What does the name Mohammed mean?

The name Mohammed means "Praiseworthy".

What is the origin of the name Mohammed?

Mohammed is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Mohammed?

In 2023, 481 babies were named Mohammed in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Is Mohammed a boy's name?

Yes, Mohammed is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Mohammed

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Births Last Year: 481 →

All-Time Total: 15,727

Peak Year: 2014

Mohammed is an Arabic name derived from the root word "ḥ-m-d," meaning "praiseworthy" or "commendable." It holds significant religious and cultural importance.

Notable Namesakes

Mohammed Ali - Boxing legend, heavyweight champion, activist.
Mohammed bin Salman - Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia.
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum - Prime Minister of UAE.
Mohammed VI - King of Morocco.
Mohammed Yunus - Nobel Peace Prize-winning economist.
Mohammed Rafi - Legendary Indian playback singer.
Mohammed Morsi - Former President of Egypt.
Mohammed Abdu - Saudi Arabian singer, "The Artist of the Arabs."

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Mohammed

Abdullah Ibrahim Yusuf Ahmed Yunus Musa Mustafa Hussain

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Mohammed

Maryam Zainab Mariam Zaynab Fatimah Khadijah Khadija Layan

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Mohammed

Mamadou Mohamad Mohamed Mohammad Muhammad

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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