Hamad
A boys’ name of Arabic origin, meaning praiseworthy; one who praises.
Hamad by the numbers
In 2025, 9 babies in England and Wales were named Hamad. In the US, 24 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
For the size of the two countries, it is given noticeably more often in England and Wales than in the US.
Its American peak was 33 babies in 2014, making it a 2010s name.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Hamad. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
- Hamidpraiseworthy; one who is praised16 in England and Wales (2025)
- Hammadpraiseworthy; one who praises much24 in England and Wales (2025)
- Hamedpraised, commendable4 in England and Wales (2025)
- Hamadipraiseworthy or commendable5 in the US (2017)
- Hanad22 in the US (2017)
- Hamzalion or strength385 in England and Wales (2025)
Sounds like Hamad
Names that are said the same way as Hamad, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
- Hameedpraised; commendable; laudable9 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean praise
Like Hamad, each of these has praise in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Sebastianvenerable, revered10,149 in the US (2017)
- Aaronmountain of strength; exalted7,185 in the US (2017)
- Muhammadpraiseworthy, worthy of praise5,957 in England and Wales (2025)
- Robertbright fame; renowned warrior5,507 in the US (2017)
- Austingreat; venerable; a form of augustus5,161 in the US (2017)
- Luisfamous warrior; form of Louis3,379 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Hamad
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