Hamza vs Mohammed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hamza

Boy #527 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Pakistani Turkish North African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#527
Total SSA Count
565
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ham

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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

Hamza Rank #527
Mohammed Rank #597

Hamza is more popular, ranked #527 vs #597 for Mohammed.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hamza ___

  • Hamza Ali
  • Hamza Omar
  • Hamza Yusuf
  • Hamza Ibrahim
  • Hamza Khalid
  • Hamza Bilal

Mohammed ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hamza

Fatima Zainab Omar Yusuf Maryam

If you choose Mohammed

Ali Omar Hassan Fatima Aisha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hamza or Mohammed more popular?

Hamza is more popular, ranked #527 compared to Mohammed at #597 in the United States.

What do Hamza and Mohammed mean?

Hamza means "lion" (Arabic origin). Mohammed means "praiseworthy, highly praised" (Arabic (Ḥ-M-D root) origin).

Are Hamza and Mohammed boy or girl names?

Hamza is primarily a boy name. Mohammed is primarily a boy name.

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