Mohamed

Mohamed is a boy's name of Spanish origin meaning “Muhammad (prophet.” In 2024 it was given to 540 boys in the United States.

Mohamed at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
“Muhammad (prophet”

About the name Mohamed

Mohamed belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its meaning — “Muhammad (prophet” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Mohamed first appears in Social Security records in 1943. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #428 in 2014, and in 2024 540 babies received the name — 18,781 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Mohamed in US records

First recorded (US)
1943
Best US rank
#428 in 2014
Peak year
2014
Babies named Mohamed in 2024
540
Total since 1880
18,781

Mohamed in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#132 in 2006
Babies named Mohamed in 2025
240
Total since 1996
9,137

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mohamed mean?

Mohamed means “Muhammad (prophet” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Mohamed a boy or girl name?

Mohamed is a boy name. In 2024, 540 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Mohamed?

Mohamed comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Mohamed?

Mohamed first appears in US records in 1943. Its best-ever ranking was #428 in 2014, and 540 babies were given the name in 2024.

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