Abdullah vs Mohammad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mohammad

Boy #599 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one deserving of praise"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Turkish Persian Indonesian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#599
Total SSA Count
475
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mo, Hamad, Moha

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Abdullah Rank #782
Mohammad Rank #599

Mohammad is more popular, ranked #599 vs #782 for Abdullah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abdullah ___

  • Abdullah Muhammad
  • Abdullah Ali
  • Abdullah Omar
  • Abdullah Hassan
  • Abdullah Khalid
  • Abdullah Ibrahim

Mohammad ___

  • Mohammad Ali
  • Mohammad Hassan
  • Mohammad Ibrahim
  • Mohammad Omar
  • Mohammad Yusuf
  • Mohammad Khalid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abdullah

Ibrahim Fatimah Zainab Omar Aisha

If you choose Mohammad

Ahmed Omar Ibrahim Fatima Aisha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abdullah or Mohammad more popular?

Mohammad is more popular, ranked #599 compared to Abdullah at #782 in the United States.

What do Abdullah and Mohammad mean?

Abdullah means "slave of Allah" (Arabic origin). Mohammad means "one deserving of praise" (Arabic origin).

Are Abdullah and Mohammad boy or girl names?

Abdullah is primarily a boy name. Mohammad is primarily a boy name.

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