Mohamed

Meaning of Mohamed

It means "praised" or "commendable."

Mohamed has Arabic roots — browse every Arabic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Mohamed

Mohamed is climbing again, up to #527 in 2025 from #548 in 2024 after peaking at #428 in 2014.

Notable people named Mohamed

• Muhammad Ali
  Legendary American boxer
• Mohamed Salah
  Egyptian soccer player
• Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
  Ruler of Dubai
• Mohamed ElBaradei
  Egyptian diplomat, Nobel laureate
• Mohamed Bouazizi
  Sparked Arab Spring

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Questions about the name Mohamed

What does the name Mohamed mean?

Mohamed means it means "praised" or "commendable.", and it comes from Arabic origins.

Is Mohamed a boy's or a girl's name?

Mohamed is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Mohamed?

In 2025, Mohamed ranked #527 for boys, up from #548 the year before.

When was Mohamed most popular?

Mohamed peaked at #428 in 2014.