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Mahmoud

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Pronounced mah-MOOD /mΙ‘ΛΛˆmuːd/High

Meaning: praised, commendableHigh

In 30 seconds: Mahmoud is one of the most popular Arabic names meaning praised or commendable. A dignified two-syllable name widely used across the Muslim world.
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Origin HighArabic
Meaningpraised, commendable
U.S. rank (2025)#2220 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births64 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 2,738

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 201819682025

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

Mahmoud derives from Arabic mahmud meaning praised, commendable, worthy of praise.

Mahmoud is one of the most popular masculine names in the Arab world.

Did you know? The name Mahmoud shares its root with Muhammad (h-m-d: to praise) β€” making Mahmoud a name that carries the same spiritual resonance of the praise-root that produced one of history's most beloved names.
Overall data confidence 95%
Behind the Name: Mahmoud β€” name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database β€” U.S. popularity data

Variations

MahmudMahmoodMahmod

Nicknames

Mah

Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Mahmoud Abbas (1935-)
    President of the Palestinian National Authority
  • β˜…Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (1956-)
    Former President of Iran
  • β˜…Mahmoud Darwish (1941-2008)
    Palestinian poet regarded as the national poet of Palestine
  • β˜…Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf (1969-)
    American former NBA basketball player

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Frequently Asked

What does Mahmoud mean?

Mahmoud means praised, commendable.

How do you pronounce Mahmoud?

Mahmoud is pronounced mah-MOOD (/mΙ‘ΛΛˆmuːd/), with 2 syllables.

Is Mahmoud a boy's name?

Yes, Mahmoud is used as a boy's name.

How popular is the name Mahmoud?

Arabic meaning firmly established; h-m-d root connects to Muhammad.

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