Boy Name · Arabic Origin
Mohammed
Mohammed is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a boy's name of Arabic origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Mohammed — a boy name from the Arabic tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Mohamed is on your shortlist, Mohammed belongs in the same conversation.
Mohammed meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Mohammed has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Arabic naming roots help connect Mohammed to related Arabic baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Mohammed as M·O·H·A·M·M·E·D, with 8 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Mohammed is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Mohammed variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Mohammeda, Mohammede, Mohammedy, Mohamme.
- Nicknames: Moha and M.
- Middle names: Pair Mohammed with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Mohammed middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Mohamed, Mohamad, Mohammad, Muhammad, Mont — full picks on the sibling names for Mohammed guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Mohammed? Browse our names like Mohammed 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 Mohammed
What does the name Mohammed mean?
Mohammed has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Mohammed?
Mohammed originates in Arabic naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Mohammed?
Mohammed has 8 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Mohammed a boy's or girl's name?
Mohammed is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Mohammed in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Mohammed sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Mohammed?
Names that share Mohammed's sound and style include Mohamed, Mohamad, Mohammad, Muhammad, Mont.
What middle names pair well with Mohammed?
Good middle-name fits for Mohammed pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Mohammed is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Mohammed is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Mohammed?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Mohammed share its rhythm without rhyming — Mohamed, Mohamad, Mohammad all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.