Mohamed vs Zaid

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mohamed Rank #549
Zaid Rank #663

Mohamed is more popular, ranked #549 vs #663 for Zaid.

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

Zaid ___

  • Zaid Ali
  • Zaid Omar
  • Zaid Hassan
  • Zaid Ibrahim
  • Zaid Adam
  • Zaid Malik

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mohamed

Ibrahim Yusuf Fatima Aisha Omar

If you choose Zaid

Omar Yusuf Layla Amira Hamza

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mohamed or Zaid more popular?

Mohamed is more popular, ranked #549 compared to Zaid at #663 in the United States.

What do Mohamed and Zaid mean?

Mohamed means "praiseworthy, laudable" (Arabic origin). Zaid means "prosperity, surplus" (Arabic origin).

Are Mohamed and Zaid boy or girl names?

Mohamed is primarily a boy name. Zaid is primarily a boy name.

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