Abdul vs Abdulrahman

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abdul

Boy #1,818 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"worshipper, devotee"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,818
Total SSA Count
89
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Abdi, Ab

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Abdul Rank #1,818
Abdulrahman Rank #1,711

Abdulrahman is more popular, ranked #1711 vs #1818 for Abdul.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abdul ___

  • Abdul Rahman
  • Abdul Kareem
  • Abdul Malik
  • Abdul Rahim
  • Abdul Aziz
  • Abdul Jabbar

Abdulrahman ___

  • Abdulrahman Ali
  • Abdulrahman Hassan
  • Abdulrahman Yusuf
  • Abdulrahman Ibrahim
  • Abdulrahman Omar
  • Abdulrahman Khalid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abdul

Ahmad Ibrahim Fatima Aisha Omar

If you choose Abdulrahman

Abdullah Muhammad Aisha Fatima Ibrahim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abdul or Abdulrahman more popular?

Abdulrahman is more popular, ranked #1711 compared to Abdul at #1818 in the United States.

What do Abdul and Abdulrahman mean?

Abdul means "worshipper, devotee" (Arabic origin). Abdulrahman means "servant of the Most Merciful" (Arabic origin).

Are Abdul and Abdulrahman boy or girl names?

Abdul is primarily a boy name. Abdulrahman is primarily a boy name.

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