Mahmoud vs Younes

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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Younes

Boy #2,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dove"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Moroccan Algerian French Turkish Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,169
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
You, Nes

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Popularity Comparison

Mahmoud Rank #2,286
Younes Rank #2,169

Younes is more popular, ranked #2169 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

Younes ___

  • Younes Ali
  • Younes Hassan
  • Younes Omar
  • Younes Karim
  • Younes Samir
  • Younes Malik

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mahmoud

Ahmed Fatima Omar Layla Ibrahim

If you choose Younes

Youssef Imran Amina Fatima Ibrahim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mahmoud or Younes more popular?

Younes is more popular, ranked #2169 compared to Mahmoud at #2286 in the United States.

What do Mahmoud and Younes mean?

Mahmoud means "Praiseworthy, commendable" (Arabic root h-m-d origin). Younes means "dove" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mahmoud and Younes boy or girl names?

Mahmoud is primarily a boy name. Younes is primarily a boy name.

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