Badr vs Imad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Badr

Boy #5,969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"full moon"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic North African Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,969
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Imad

Boy #5,999 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"column, prop"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Middle Eastern North African Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,999
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Imo

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Badr Rank #5,969
Imad Rank #5,999

Badr is more popular, ranked #5969 vs #5999 for Imad.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Badr ___

  • Badr Ali
  • Badr Hassan
  • Badr Muhammad
  • Badr Khalid
  • Badr Yusuf

Imad ___

  • Imad Hassan
  • Imad Ali
  • Imad Omar
  • Imad Karim
  • Imad Nasser
  • Imad Samir

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Badr

Zaid Omar Layla Nour Sana

If you choose Imad

Omar Hassan Khaled Leila Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Badr or Imad more popular?

Badr is more popular, ranked #5969 compared to Imad at #5999 in the United States.

What do Badr and Imad mean?

Badr means "full moon" (Arabic origin). Imad means "column, prop" (Arabic origin).

Are Badr and Imad boy or girl names?

Badr is primarily a boy name. Imad is primarily a boy name.

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