Mohamed vs Mohammad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mohamed

Boy #549 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"praiseworthy, laudable"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Turkish South Asian Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#549
Total SSA Count
540
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mo, Moe, Hamid

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Mohammad

Boy #599 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one deserving of praise"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Turkish Persian Indonesian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#599
Total SSA Count
475
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mo, Hamad, Moha

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Popularity Comparison

Mohamed Rank #549
Mohammad Rank #599

Mohamed is more popular, ranked #549 vs #599 for Mohammad.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mohamed ___

  • Mohamed Ali
  • Mohamed Hassan
  • Mohamed Ibrahim
  • Mohamed Yusuf
  • Mohamed Omar
  • Mohamed Adam

Mohammad ___

  • Mohammad Ali
  • Mohammad Hassan
  • Mohammad Ibrahim
  • Mohammad Omar
  • Mohammad Yusuf
  • Mohammad Khalid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mohamed

Ibrahim Yusuf Fatima Aisha Omar

If you choose Mohammad

Ahmed Omar Ibrahim Fatima Aisha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mohamed or Mohammad more popular?

Mohamed is more popular, ranked #549 compared to Mohammad at #599 in the United States.

What do Mohamed and Mohammad mean?

Mohamed means "praiseworthy, laudable" (Arabic origin). Mohammad means "one deserving of praise" (Arabic origin).

Are Mohamed and Mohammad boy or girl names?

Mohamed is primarily a boy name. Mohammad is primarily a boy name.

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