Hammad vs Shaheen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hammad

Boy #4,935 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who praises abundantly, great praiser"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Pakistani North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,935
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ham

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Shaheen

Boy #4,759 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peregrine falcon"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Pakistani Iranian Afghan Arab

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,759
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shah, Shahi

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Hammad Rank #4,935
Shaheen Rank #4,759

Shaheen is more popular, ranked #4759 vs #4935 for Hammad.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hammad ___

  • Hammad Ali
  • Hammad Abdullah
  • Hammad Rahman
  • Hammad Hassan
  • Hammad Khalid
  • Hammad Ibrahim

Shaheen ___

  • Shaheen Ali
  • Shaheen Reza
  • Shaheen Khan
  • Shaheen Ahmad
  • Shaheen Hassan
  • Shaheen Malik

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hammad

Ahmad Tariq Yasir Bilal Umar

If you choose Shaheen

Aryan Darius Cyrus Rayan Layla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hammad or Shaheen more popular?

Shaheen is more popular, ranked #4759 compared to Hammad at #4935 in the United States.

What do Hammad and Shaheen mean?

Hammad means "one who praises abundantly, great praiser" (Arabic origin). Shaheen means "peregrine falcon" (Persian origin).

Are Hammad and Shaheen boy or girl names?

Hammad is primarily a boy name. Shaheen is primarily a boy name.

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