Mahmoud
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Variant Used For Mohammad - Founder Of Islamic Religion. Praiseworthy: Glorified.
- Origin
- Arabic
Mahmoud Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,674 baby boys have been named Mahmoud. The name peaked in 2018 with 91 US births that year (rank #1719). In 2024, ranked #2292 nationally — 573 places below its 2018 peak.
Top States for Mahmoud
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Mahmoud births are: New York (366), California (218), Illinois (196).
Other Arabic-Origin Names Like Mahmoud
If you like Mahmoud's Arabic origin, consider these related names: Aaleyah, Aaliyah, Aban, Abbas, Abbud. Browse all Arabic names →
7-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Mahmoud's exact length and starting letter: Maarouf, Mabbina, Mabelle, Macaire, Macario.
Quick Facts About Mahmoud
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahmud | The Praised One | Male | Arabic |
Famous People Named Mahmoud
2 notable figures from history and culture who share the name Mahmoud.
- Mahmoud Ahmadinejad — World Leader (1956)
- Mahmoud Darwish was a Palestinian poet and one of the leading artists of the Arab world who gave voice to the struggles of his people.
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Compare Mahmoud to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Mahmoud against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).