Mahmud
A boys’ name of Arabic origin, meaning praised, commendable; a form of Mahmoud.
Mahmud by the numbers
In 2025, 5 babies in England and Wales were named Mahmud. In the US, 6 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
For the size of the two countries, it is given several times more often in England and Wales than in the US.
Its American peak was 14 babies in 2016, making it a 2010s name.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Mahmud. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
- Mahmoudpraised, commendable29 in England and Wales (2025)
- Mahamudpraiseworthy; form of Muhammad5 in the US (2017)
- Mahadgift; present18 in England and Wales (2025)
- Mohamuda form of muhammad; the praised one17 in the US (2017)
- Mehmedpraised, commendable; form of Muhammad16 in England and Wales (2025)
- Mahamedpraised; a form of Muhammad9 in England and Wales (2025)
Sounds like Mahmud
Names that are said the same way as Mahmud, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
- Mahmoodpraiseworthy, commendable, worthy of praise3 in England and Wales (2025)
Other names that mean praise
Like Mahmud, 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 Mahmud
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