Abdullahi vs Mahmoud

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mahmoud

Boy #2,286 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Praiseworthy, commendable"

Origin: Arabic root h-m-d

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Middle Eastern North African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,286
Total SSA Count
62
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mah, Moud, Mo

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Abdullahi Rank #2,428
Mahmoud Rank #2,286

Mahmoud is more popular, ranked #2286 vs #2428 for Abdullahi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abdullahi ___

  • Abdullahi Hassan
  • Abdullahi Ibrahim
  • Abdullahi Yusuf
  • Abdullahi Omar
  • Abdullahi Salah
  • Abdullahi Rahim

Mahmoud ___

  • Mahmoud Ali
  • Mahmoud Hassan
  • Mahmoud Ibrahim
  • Mahmoud Karim
  • Mahmoud Omar
  • Mahmoud Yusuf

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abdullahi

Faadumo Hodan Hassan Ibrahim Safia

If you choose Mahmoud

Ahmed Fatima Omar Layla Ibrahim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abdullahi or Mahmoud more popular?

Mahmoud is more popular, ranked #2286 compared to Abdullahi at #2428 in the United States.

What do Abdullahi and Mahmoud mean?

Abdullahi means "worshipper of Allah" (Arabic origin). Mahmoud means "Praiseworthy, commendable" (Arabic root h-m-d origin).

Are Abdullahi and Mahmoud boy or girl names?

Abdullahi is primarily a boy name. Mahmoud is primarily a boy name.

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