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BoyArabic origin2 syllables

Muhammed

Meaning: “praised, commendable, laudable”

About the name Muhammed

Muhammed is a boy name with Arabic roots, meaning “praised, commendable, laudable”. It is related to Muhammad, which is where the meaning comes from.

It has a unique feel. In 2025, Muhammed ranked #2159 for boys in the US, with 67 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2014. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Muhammed were boys.

Etymology

An alternative spelling of Muhammad, which comes from Arabic, meaning “praised, commendable, laudable”.

Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Muhammed”, “Muhammad”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.

US rank 2025
#2159
In 2015
#1700
Babies in 2025
67

Popularity of Muhammed, 1940–2025

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BoysBabies per year in the US

Latest SSA data: 2025.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).

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Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.