Anwar vs Hamdan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anwar

Boy #2,881 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"luminous, radiant, full of light"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Egyptian Pakistani Malaysian Indonesian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,881
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Anw, Any, Anie

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Hamdan

Boy #3,024 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who praises much"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Emirati Muslim Pakistani Sudanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,024
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ham, Hami, Dan

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Popularity Comparison

Anwar Rank #2,881
Hamdan Rank #3,024

Anwar is more popular, ranked #2881 vs #3024 for Hamdan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anwar ___

  • Anwar Ali
  • Anwar Hassan
  • Anwar Ibrahim
  • Anwar Khalid
  • Anwar Samir
  • Anwar Rashid

Hamdan ___

  • Hamdan Ali
  • Hamdan Mohammed
  • Hamdan Abdullah
  • Hamdan Ibrahim
  • Hamdan Khalid
  • Hamdan Omar

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Anwar

Tariq Farid Leila Fatima Aisha

If you choose Hamdan

Khalid Rashid Mohammed Fatima Aisha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anwar or Hamdan more popular?

Anwar is more popular, ranked #2881 compared to Hamdan at #3024 in the United States.

What do Anwar and Hamdan mean?

Anwar means "luminous, radiant, full of light" (Arabic origin). Hamdan means "one who praises much" (Arabic origin).

Are Anwar and Hamdan boy or girl names?

Anwar is primarily a boy name. Hamdan is primarily a boy name.

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