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Abdou

♂ Boy

Pronounced ab-DOO /ɑbˈdu/Medium

Meaning: West African (Francophone) short form of Abdul/Abdullah — from Arabic abd, 'servant (of God)'Medium

In 30 seconds: A servant of God: Abdou is the West African short form of Abdullah — 'servant of God'. Devout, warm, and dignified.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningWest African (Francophone) short form of Abdul/Abdullah — from Arabic abd, 'servant (of God)'
U.S. rank (2024)#5048 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 306

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419912024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Abdou is a West African Francophone short form of Abdul/Abdullah — from Arabic abd, 'servant', as in Abdullah, 'servant of God'. A devout, warm, dignified name across Senegal, Mali, and the Sahel (said 'ab-DOO').

In the U.S. it appears in West African families. Rare, servant-of-God at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Abdou is a West African short form of Abdullah/Abdul ('servant of God', from Arabic abd, 'servant') — a devout, dignified name across Senegal and the Sahel (footballer Abdou Diallo).
Overall data confidence 75%
References — Abdou — West African Abdullah

Variations

AbdoulAbduAbdullah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Abdou mean?

Abdou is a West African short form of Abdul/Abdullah — 'servant (of God)'.

How do you pronounce Abdou?

It's said ab-DOO /ɑbˈdu/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Abdou a boy or girl name?

Abdou is a boy's name.

How popular is Abdou?

Abdou is a rare name in the U.S.

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