Ajay vs Mahmoud

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ajay

Boy #2,448 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"unconquerable, invincible"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Punjabi South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,448
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
AJ

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Ajay Rank #2,448
Mahmoud Rank #2,286

Mahmoud is more popular, ranked #2286 vs #2448 for Ajay.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ajay ___

  • Ajay Kumar
  • Ajay Singh
  • Ajay Dev
  • Ajay Raj
  • Ajay Rajan
  • Ajay Pal

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 Ajay

Vijay Rohan Priya Ananya Arjun

If you choose Mahmoud

Ahmed Fatima Omar Layla Ibrahim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ajay or Mahmoud more popular?

Mahmoud is more popular, ranked #2286 compared to Ajay at #2448 in the United States.

What do Ajay and Mahmoud mean?

Ajay means "unconquerable, invincible" (Sanskrit origin). Mahmoud means "Praiseworthy, commendable" (Arabic root h-m-d origin).

Are Ajay and Mahmoud boy or girl names?

Ajay is primarily a boy name. Mahmoud is primarily a boy name.

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