# Muhammad: Meaning, Origin & Similar Names | Clever Mum

> Muhammad meaning: "Praiseworthy" (Arabic origin). Boy name — see similar names, sibling pairings and style.

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# Muhammad

 

★ #1 in England & Wales, 2025 

    
 
Quick answer — What does Muhammad mean? 

 
Muhammad is a boy name of Arabic origin, meaning "Praiseworthy". It ranked 1st in the ONS boys' baby name list for England and Wales in 2025. It's commonly grouped as a classic, international name in the UK.

    
Our shortlist groups Muhammad under classic, international names. These are editorial categories for browsing. Meanings can have multiple interpretations across languages; the short gloss is not a complete etymology. Similar-name and sibling suggestions below are generated from shared tags, not a survey of family naming choices.

    
## At a glance

   Meaning Praiseworthy   Origin Arabic   Name family    [Arabic](/tools/baby-name-finder/origin/arabic/)     Gender Boy   Style classic, international   UK rank (2025) 
#1 (ONS)       
## Names similar to Muhammad

 

Sharing at least one style with Muhammad — a starting point if you like the feel but want more options.

  [ Elias ](/tools/baby-name-finder/elias/)[ Hugo ](/tools/baby-name-finder/hugo/)[ Rory ](/tools/baby-name-finder/rory/)[ Arjun ](/tools/baby-name-finder/arjun/)[ Kofi ](/tools/baby-name-finder/kofi/)[ Kwame ](/tools/baby-name-finder/kwame/)    
## Sibling name pairings

 

Names that share Muhammad's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.

  [ Sofia ](/tools/baby-name-finder/sofia/)[ Aisha ](/tools/baby-name-finder/aisha/)[ Isabella ](/tools/baby-name-finder/isabella/)     
## Questions about the name Muhammad

    What does the name Muhammad mean?   
 Muhammad is of Arabic origin and means "Praiseworthy". 

   Is Muhammad a popular baby name in the UK?   
 Yes — Muhammad was the 1st most popular boys' name in England and Wales in 2025, according to the Office for National Statistics (the latest published data). Rankings update yearly; we refresh this page when ONS releases new figures. 

   What names are similar to Muhammad?   
 Names with a similar style to Muhammad include Elias, Hugo, Rory, Arjun. 

     

For current official UK popularity rankings, see the  [
ONS baby names statistics
](https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths/bulletins/babynamesenglandandwales/current) 
for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our  [Baby Name Finder](/tools/baby-name-finder/), or try our  [due date calculator](/tools/due-date-calculator/) if you're
      just getting started.

 
Reviewed August 2026.