Aman vs Mahmoud

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aman

Boy #2,228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peace, safety, security"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic South Asian Sikh Persian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,228
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ammo, Am

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Aman Rank #2,228
Mahmoud Rank #2,286

Aman is more popular, ranked #2228 vs #2286 for Mahmoud.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aman ___

  • Aman Singh
  • Aman Kumar
  • Aman Ali
  • Aman Ibrahim
  • Aman Deep
  • Aman Preet

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 Aman

Simran Priya Arjun Harpreet Naveen

If you choose Mahmoud

Ahmed Fatima Omar Layla Ibrahim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aman or Mahmoud more popular?

Aman is more popular, ranked #2228 compared to Mahmoud at #2286 in the United States.

What do Aman and Mahmoud mean?

Aman means "peace, safety, security" (Arabic origin). Mahmoud means "Praiseworthy, commendable" (Arabic root h-m-d origin).

Are Aman and Mahmoud boy or girl names?

Aman is primarily a boy name. Mahmoud is primarily a boy name.

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