What Does the Name Mohammed Mean?

Mohammed is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “praiseworthy, praised.”

Updated June 2026

Name	Mohammed
Gender	male
Origin	Arabic
Meaning	praiseworthy, praised
Variants	Muhammad, Muhammed, Mahmoud, Ahmed, Hamid
Popularity	One of the most popular male names globally; consistently ranks in the US top 200-500 and is a top boys' name in much of Europe and the Muslim world.

The meaning and origin of Mohammed

The name Mohammed means “praiseworthy, praised” and has Arabic origins. Derived from the Arabic root h-m-d meaning 'to praise,' Mohammed is the name of the Prophet of Islam and is among the most common given names in the world. It is borne by hundreds of millions of Muslim men across the Middle East, Africa, South Asia, and the global diaspora.

Variants and related names

Mohammed is related to several other names you may recognize: Muhammad, Muhammed, Mahmoud, Ahmed, Hamid. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.

How popular is the name Mohammed?

One of the most popular male names globally; consistently ranks in the US top 200-500 and is a top boys' name in much of Europe and the Muslim world.

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