Abdul vs Hussein

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

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Hussein

Boy #1,654 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"good, beautiful, handsome"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Iranian Turkish South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,654
Total SSA Count
102
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Huss, Hussey

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Popularity Comparison

Abdul Rank #1,818
Hussein Rank #1,654

Hussein is more popular, ranked #1654 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

Hussein ___

  • Hussein Ali
  • Hussein Omar
  • Hussein Khalid
  • Hussein Reza
  • Hussein Tariq
  • Hussein Nasser

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abdul

Ahmad Ibrahim Fatima Aisha Omar

If you choose Hussein

Hassan Ali Fatima Zainab Ibrahim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abdul or Hussein more popular?

Hussein is more popular, ranked #1654 compared to Abdul at #1818 in the United States.

What do Abdul and Hussein mean?

Abdul means "worshipper, devotee" (Arabic origin). Hussein means "good, beautiful, handsome" (Arabic origin).

Are Abdul and Hussein boy or girl names?

Abdul is primarily a boy name. Hussein is primarily a boy name.

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