Abraham vs Muhammad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abraham

Boy #204 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"father of many nations"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Muslim American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#204
Total SSA Count
1,729
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Abe, Bram, Ham

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Muhammad

Boy #245 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"praiseworthy, highly praised"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian African Global

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#245
Total SSA Count
1,441
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mo, Hamad

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Abraham Rank #204
Muhammad Rank #245

Abraham is more popular, ranked #204 vs #245 for Muhammad.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abraham ___

  • Abraham Isaac
  • Abraham James
  • Abraham Lee
  • Abraham Thomas
  • Abraham Lincoln
  • Abraham Samuel

Muhammad ___

  • Muhammad Ali
  • Muhammad Hassan
  • Muhammad Ibrahim
  • Muhammad Omar
  • Muhammad Yusuf
  • Muhammad Khalid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abraham

Isaac Elijah Samuel Ruth Miriam

If you choose Muhammad

Ali Omar Ibrahim Fatima Aisha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abraham or Muhammad more popular?

Abraham is more popular, ranked #204 compared to Muhammad at #245 in the United States.

What do Abraham and Muhammad mean?

Abraham means "father of many nations" (Hebrew origin). Muhammad means "praiseworthy, highly praised" (Arabic origin).

Are Abraham and Muhammad boy or girl names?

Abraham is primarily a boy name. Muhammad is primarily a boy name.

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