Mohammed vs Zahir

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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Zahir

Boy #756 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"conspicuous, apparent"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Swahili South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#756
Total SSA Count
339
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zahi, Z

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Popularity Comparison

Mohammed Rank #597
Zahir Rank #756

Mohammed is more popular, ranked #597 vs #756 for Zahir.

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

Zahir ___

  • Zahir Ali
  • Zahir Omar
  • Zahir Hassan
  • Zahir Ibrahim
  • Zahir Malik
  • Zahir Yusuf

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mohammed

Ali Omar Hassan Fatima Aisha

If you choose Zahir

Layla Amara Yasmin Idris Amani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mohammed or Zahir more popular?

Mohammed is more popular, ranked #597 compared to Zahir at #756 in the United States.

What do Mohammed and Zahir mean?

Mohammed means "praiseworthy, highly praised" (Arabic (Ḥ-M-D root) origin). Zahir means "conspicuous, apparent" (Arabic origin).

Are Mohammed and Zahir boy or girl names?

Mohammed is primarily a boy name. Zahir is primarily a boy name.

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