Arjun vs Mohammed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arjun

Boy #583 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white, clear, bright"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#583
Total SSA Count
489
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arju

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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

Arjun Rank #583
Mohammed Rank #597

Arjun is more popular, ranked #583 vs #597 for Mohammed.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arjun ___

  • Arjun Dev
  • Arjun Raj
  • Arjun Veer
  • Arjun Prasad
  • Arjun Shankar
  • Arjun Kumar

Mohammed ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Vikram Rohan Priya Ananya Dhruv

If you choose Mohammed

Ali Omar Hassan Fatima Aisha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arjun or Mohammed more popular?

Arjun is more popular, ranked #583 compared to Mohammed at #597 in the United States.

What do Arjun and Mohammed mean?

Arjun means "white, clear, bright" (Sanskrit origin). Mohammed means "praiseworthy, highly praised" (Arabic (Ḥ-M-D root) origin).

Are Arjun and Mohammed boy or girl names?

Arjun is primarily a boy name. Mohammed is primarily a boy name.

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