Ahmed vs Mohammed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ahmed

Boy #689 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"praiseworthy, highly commended"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Turkish South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#689
Total SSA Count
392
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ahm, Ahy, Ahie

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Mohammed

Boy #597 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"praiseworthy, highly praised"

Origin: Arabic (Ḥ-M-D root)

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic South Asian North African Indonesian Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#597
Total SSA Count
481
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mo, Hamid

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Popularity Comparison

Ahmed Rank #689
Mohammed Rank #597

Mohammed is more popular, ranked #597 vs #689 for Ahmed.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ahmed ___

  • Ahmed Ali
  • Ahmed Hassan
  • Ahmed Omar
  • Ahmed Yusuf
  • Ahmed Ibrahim
  • Ahmed Abdullah

Mohammed ___

  • Mohammed Ali
  • Mohammed Hassan
  • Mohammed Ibrahim
  • Mohammed Omar
  • Mohammed Abdullah
  • Mohammed Yusuf

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ahmed

Fatima Layla Omar Ibrahim Maryam

If you choose Mohammed

Ali Omar Hassan Fatima Aisha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ahmed or Mohammed more popular?

Mohammed is more popular, ranked #597 compared to Ahmed at #689 in the United States.

What do Ahmed and Mohammed mean?

Ahmed means "praiseworthy, highly commended" (Arabic origin). Mohammed means "praiseworthy, highly praised" (Arabic (Ḥ-M-D root) origin).

Are Ahmed and Mohammed boy or girl names?

Ahmed is primarily a boy name. Mohammed is primarily a boy name.

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