Hamed
A boys’ name of Arabic origin, meaning praised, commendable.
Hamed by the numbers
In 2025, 4 babies in England and Wales were named Hamed. In the US, 12 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 19 babies in 1992, making it a 1990s name.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Hamed. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
- Hamadpraiseworthy; one who praises9 in England and Wales (2025)
- Hamidpraiseworthy; one who is praised16 in England and Wales (2025)
- Hameedpraised; commendable; laudable9 in the US (2017)
- Hazelthe hazel tree; hazel-eyed5,019 in the US (2017)
- Havensafe place or harbor1,195 in the US (2017)
- Hayesenclosed area or hedged place827 in the US (2017)
Sounds like Hamed
Names that are said the same way as Hamed, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
- Hammadpraiseworthy; one who praises much24 in England and Wales (2025)
Other names that mean praise
Like Hamed, 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 Hamed
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