Mahmoud vs Sahir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mahmoud

Boy #2,286 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Praiseworthy, commendable"

Origin: Arabic root h-m-d

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Middle Eastern North African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,286
Total SSA Count
62
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mah, Moud, Mo

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Sahir

Boy #2,273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"enchanting, magical"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic South Asian Muslim Pakistani Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,273
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sahi

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Popularity Comparison

Mahmoud Rank #2,286
Sahir Rank #2,273

Sahir is more popular, ranked #2273 vs #2286 for Mahmoud.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mahmoud ___

  • Mahmoud Ali
  • Mahmoud Hassan
  • Mahmoud Ibrahim
  • Mahmoud Karim
  • Mahmoud Omar
  • Mahmoud Yusuf

Sahir ___

  • Sahir Ali
  • Sahir Hassan
  • Sahir Raza
  • Sahir Yusuf
  • Sahir Ahmad

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mahmoud

Ahmed Fatima Omar Layla Ibrahim

If you choose Sahir

Zahir Samir Nadia Layla Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mahmoud or Sahir more popular?

Sahir is more popular, ranked #2273 compared to Mahmoud at #2286 in the United States.

What do Mahmoud and Sahir mean?

Mahmoud means "Praiseworthy, commendable" (Arabic root h-m-d origin). Sahir means "enchanting, magical" (Arabic origin).

Are Mahmoud and Sahir boy or girl names?

Mahmoud is primarily a boy name. Sahir is primarily a boy name.

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