Mahmoud
- Meaning
- Praised; praiseworthy
- Origin
- Arabic
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What does Mahmoud mean?
Mahmoud means “Praised; praiseworthy”.
Mahmoud is an Arabic name meaning praised or praiseworthy. It comes from the root concerned with praise that also appears in Muhammad and Ahmad, though each name has its own grammatical form. Mahmoud is therefore related to those familiar names without being merely an alternative spelling of either one.
Mahmud is another common Latin-letter form, and the name has a long history across Arabic-speaking and other Muslim communities. Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish is a prominent literary bearer of this spelling. The name can carry religious significance, an admiration for a namesake, or a family connection. Its meaning centers on being worthy of praise, while the exact personal association depends on the family choosing it.
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How popular is Mahmoud?
United States · 2025Explore how often Mahmoud is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #2,220 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Mahmoud
- 64 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 3.2% More than 2024
Mahmoud over time
United States · Boys
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #2,220 | 64 |
| 2024 | Boys | #2,300 | 62 |
| 2023 | Boys | #2,284 | 62 |
| 2022 | Boys | #2,369 | 60 |
| 2021 | Boys | #2,716 | 47 |
| 2020 | Boys | #2,429 | 54 |
| 2019 | Boys | #2,160 | 66 |
| 2018 | Boys | #1,719 | 91 |
| 2017 | Boys | #2,229 | 60 |
| 2016 | Boys | #2,247 | 60 |
| 2015 | Boys | #2,010 | 72 |
| 2014 | Boys | #1,935 | 75 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Mahmoud
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Muhammad
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Praised; praiseworthy
Shares the recorded meaning “Praised; praiseworthy” with Mahmoud.
Mohamed
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Praised; praiseworthy
Shares the recorded meaning “Praised; praiseworthy” with Mahmoud.
Mohammad
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Praised; praiseworthy
Shares the recorded meaning “Praised; praiseworthy” with Mahmoud.
Muhammed
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Praised; praiseworthy
Shares the recorded meaning “Praised; praiseworthy” with Mahmoud.
Amir
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Prince or commander in Arabic; treetop in Hebrew
Shares an origin with Mahmoud.
Jude
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Praised; to be generous, to be good to others
Shares an origin with Mahmoud.
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