Mohammed vs Rayan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Rayan

Boy #580 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gates of paradise"

Origin: Arabic/Islamic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#580
Total SSA Count
491
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ray

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Popularity Comparison

Mohammed Rank #597
Rayan Rank #580

Rayan is more popular, ranked #580 vs #597 for Mohammed.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mohammed ___

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

Rayan ___

  • Rayan Omar
  • Rayan Malik
  • Rayan Sami
  • Rayan Kareem
  • Rayan Yusuf
  • Rayan Nour

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mohammed

Ali Omar Hassan Fatima Aisha

If you choose Rayan

Nadia Layla Omar Yasmin Amir

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mohammed or Rayan more popular?

Rayan is more popular, ranked #580 compared to Mohammed at #597 in the United States.

What do Mohammed and Rayan mean?

Mohammed means "praiseworthy, highly praised" (Arabic (Ḥ-M-D root) origin). Rayan means "gates of paradise" (Arabic/Islamic origin).

Are Mohammed and Rayan boy or girl names?

Mohammed is primarily a boy name. Rayan is primarily a boy name.

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