Boy
Mohammed
praiseworthy, continuously praised
About Mohammed
Among the most recognized names globally, Mohammed represents a profound choice embraced by millions of families worldwide. This name transcends geographical boundaries, carrying deep significance while facilitating connection across diverse communities. Its prevalence demonstrates enduring appeal, with countless notable individuals throughout history and in contemporary society bearing this distinguished name.
The name's widespread use creates instant familiarity, yet each individual Mohammed brings his own unique character to it. Parents selecting this name join a vast tradition while giving their son an identity that's both personally significant and universally understood. The various spelling alternatives and nickname options provide flexibility while maintaining core recognition. From childhood through professional life, Mohammed commands respect and acknowledgment, supported by its historical weight and contemporary relevance across continents and cultures.
Popularity of the Name Mohammed
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | #958 | ||||
| 1980 | #1000 | #312 | |||
| 1981 | #855 | ||||
| 1982 | #771 | ||||
| 1983 | #737 | ||||
| 1984 | #767 | ||||
| 1985 | #738 | ||||
| 1986 | #773 | #276 | |||
| 1987 | #700 | #348 | |||
| 1988 | #701 | #300 | |||
| 1989 | #693 | #299 | |||
| 1990 | #676 | #292 | #315 | ||
| 1991 | #645 | #325 | #373 | #315 | |
| 1992 | #670 | #305 | #247 | #343 | |
| 1993 | #669 | #282 | #330 | ||
| 1994 | #608 | #277 | #275 | ||
| 1995 | #593 | #295 | #323 | #314 | |
| 1996 | #582 | #242 | #293 | ||
| 1997 | #539 | #38 | #240 | #299 | #244 |
| 1998 | #525 | #36 | #225 | #185 | #235 |
| 1999 | #490 | #31 | #235 | #233 | #252 |
| 2000 | #519 | #30 | #232 | #244 | #219 |
| 2001 | #479 | #28 | #230 | #239 | #196 |
| 2002 | #570 | #27 | #187 | #260 | #226 |
| 2003 | #604 | #26 | #179 | #204 | #192 |
| 2004 | #615 | #24 | #156 | #258 | #199 |
| 2005 | #626 | #24 | #167 | #501 | #198 |
| 2006 | #635 | #25 | #169 | #331 | #220 |
| 2007 | #688 | #22 | #166 | #290 | #207 |
| 2008 | #652 | #20 | #172 | #342 | #193 |
| 2009 | #641 | #21 | #140 | #260 | #237 |
| 2010 | #605 | #23 | #147 | #231 | #197 |
| 2011 | #565 | #22 | #182 | #337 | #177 |
| 2012 | #557 | #30 | #153 | #395 | #209 |
| 2013 | #559 | #28 | #117 | #303 | #208 |
| 2014 | #499 | #30 | #161 | #297 | #213 |
| 2015 | #511 | #32 | #144 | #302 | #214 |
| 2016 | #592 | #34 | #139 | #306 | #239 |
| 2017 | #570 | #35 | #161 | #347 | #228 |
| 2018 | #628 | #36 | #164 | #376 | #238 |
| 2019 | #660 | #37 | #183 | #349 | #233 |
| 2020 | #643 | #36 | #272 | #382 | #234 |
| 2021 | #697 | #39 | #192 | #320 | #296 |
| 2022 | #717 | #32 | #241 | #477 | #215 |
| 2023 | #622 | #32 | #236 | #256 | #229 |
| 2024 | #596 | #23 | #153 | #258 | #178 |
| 2025 | #595 | #24 | #124 | #478 | #169 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Mohammed
Names Similar to Mohammed
Nicknames for Mohammed
- Mo
- Moe
- Ham
- Med
Famous People Named Mohammed
| Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum | Vice President of the UAE |
| Mohammed Salah | Egyptian soccer player |
| Mohammed VI | King of Morocco |
| Mohammed bin Salman | Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia |
| Mohammed Rafi | Indian playback singer |
| Mohammed Emwazi | known as "Jihadi John" |
| Mohammed Ali Jinnah | Founder of Pakistan |
| Mohammed Farah | British long-distance runner |
| Mohammed Aboutrika | Egyptian soccer player |
| Mohammed Al-Arabi | Qatari poet |
| Mohammed Dewji | Tanzanian businessman |
| Mohammed Shami | Indian cricketer |
| Mohammed Yusuf | Nigerian religious leader |
| Mohammed Al Fayed | Egyptian businessman |
| Mohammed ElBaradei | Egyptian diplomat |
| Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhaf | former Iraqi Information Minister |
| Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan | Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi |
| Mohammed Assaf | Palestinian singer |
Characters Named Mohammed
| Mohammed Avdol | JoJo's Bizarre Adventure |
| Mohammed Yahya | The Kite Runner |
| Mohammed Ibn-la'Ahad | Assassin's Creed |
| Mohammed Farooq | Mr. Robot |
| Mohammed "Mo" Adebisi | Oz |
| Mohammed el-Hadji | The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón |
| Mohammed Fayed | The Night Manager by John le Carré |
| Mohammed R. | Salaam Bombay! |
| Mohammed Al-Qahtani | Homeland |
| Mohammed "Moe" Szyslak | The Simpsons |
| Mohammed Karamanly | Fear the Walking Dead |
| Mohammed Al-Fayed | Dynasty |
| Mohammed Ibn Semyaza | The Vampire Chronicles by Anne Rice |
| Mohammed Singh Nalwa | Rang De Basanti |