Abdulrahman vs Mahdi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abdulrahman

Boy #1,711 Most Popular 5 Syllables

Meaning

"servant of the Most Merciful"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,711
Total SSA Count
97
Syllables
5
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Abdul, Rahman, Abdu

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Mahdi

Boy #1,600 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one guided by God"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Pakistani Somali Turkish Indonesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,600
Total SSA Count
107
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Madi

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Popularity Comparison

Abdulrahman Rank #1,711
Mahdi Rank #1,600

Mahdi is more popular, ranked #1600 vs #1711 for Abdulrahman.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abdulrahman ___

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

Mahdi ___

  • Mahdi Ali
  • Mahdi Hassan
  • Mahdi Ibrahim
  • Mahdi Omar
  • Mahdi Yunus
  • Mahdi Tariq

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Abdulrahman

Abdullah Muhammad Aisha Fatima Ibrahim

If you choose Mahdi

Youssef Hadi Layla Fatima Zainab

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abdulrahman or Mahdi more popular?

Mahdi is more popular, ranked #1600 compared to Abdulrahman at #1711 in the United States.

What do Abdulrahman and Mahdi mean?

Abdulrahman means "servant of the Most Merciful" (Arabic origin). Mahdi means "one guided by God" (Arabic origin).

Are Abdulrahman and Mahdi boy or girl names?

Abdulrahman is primarily a boy name. Mahdi is primarily a boy name.

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