Mohammed

Meaning of Mohammed

It means "highly praised" or "praised one." It's a name that expresses admiration and respect.

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

Popularity of Mohammed

Mohammed has held fairly steady, sitting around #595 in 2025 after peaking at #481 in 2001.

Notable people named Mohammed

• Muhammad Ali
  Legendary American professional boxer
• Mohammed VI
  King of Morocco
• Mohamed Salah
  Egyptian professional footballer
• Mehmet Oz
  Turkish-American television personality
• Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
  Former Shah of Iran

More Arabic names

Questions about the name Mohammed

What does the name Mohammed mean?

Mohammed means it means "highly praised" or "praised one." it's a name that expresses admiration and respect, and it comes from Arabic origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Mohammed?

In 2025, Mohammed ranked #595 for boys, up from #596 the year before.

When was Mohammed most popular?

Mohammed peaked at #481 in 2001.