Abdul

Abdul is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “servant.” In 2024 it was given to 89 boys in the United States.

Abdul at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“servant”

About the name Abdul

Abdul belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “servant” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Abdul first appears in Social Security records in 1930. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #652 in 1976, and in 2024 89 babies received the name — 6,444 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Abdul in US records

First recorded (US)
1930
Best US rank
#652 in 1976
Peak year
1975
Babies named Abdul in 2024
89
Total since 1880
6,444

Abdul in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#146 in 2003
Babies named Abdul in 2025
292
Total since 1996
8,200

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abdul mean?

Abdul means “servant” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Abdul a boy or girl name?

Abdul is a boy name. In 2024, 89 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Abdul?

Abdul comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Abdul?

Abdul first appears in US records in 1930. Its best-ever ranking was #652 in 1976, and 89 babies were given the name in 2024.

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