What origin is the name Mahmoud?

Mahmoud comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Mahmoud a popular name?

Mahmoud is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Mahmoud?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Mahmoud — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Mahmoud

Q: Is Mahmoud a rare name?

Yes. Mahmoud does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Mahmoud

Mahmoud

Boy

hebrew

2 syllables

Mahmoud is a hebrew boy's name meaning "An Arabic name meaning the praised one; it is a variant of the name Muhammad and signifies being worthy of glory.".

With hebrew roots, Mahmoud is a boy name that means "An Arabic name meaning the praised one; it is a variant of the name Muhammad and signifies being worthy of glory.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An Arabic name meaning the praised one; it is a variant of the name Muhammad and signifies being worthy of glory.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Mahmoud

Very rare in US records

What does Mahmoud mean?

Mahmoud is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "An Arabic name meaning the praised one; it is a variant of the name Muhammad and signifies being worthy of glory.".