Boy Name · Arabic Origin
Abdul
Considering Abdul? It is a boy name whose meaning is "Servant of God", rooted in Arabic naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Abdullah.
Abdul meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Servant of God
Origin: Arabic naming roots help connect Abdul to related Arabic baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Abdul as A·B·D·U·L, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Abdul is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Abdul variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Abdula, Abdule, Abduly, Abdu.
- Nicknames: Abd and A.
- Middle names: Pair Abdul with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Abdul middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Abdullah, Abdiel, Abbott, Afton, Abram — full picks on the sibling names for Abdul guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Abdul? Browse our names like Abdul guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Abdul
What does the name Abdul mean?
Abdul means "Servant of God" and is of Arabic origin.
What is the origin of Abdul?
Abdul originates in Arabic naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Abdul?
Abdul has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Abdul a boy's or girl's name?
Abdul is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Abdul in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Abdul sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Abdul?
Names that share Abdul's sound and style include Abdullah, Abdiel, Abbott, Afton, Abram.
What middle names pair well with Abdul?
Good middle-name fits for Abdul pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Abdul is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Abdul is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Abdul?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Abdul share its rhythm without rhyming — Abdullah, Abdiel, Abbott all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.