Mohamed is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #217 in 2023 with 227 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 430 births ranking #132. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 1,219 boys born was named Mohamed. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Mohamed is a common transliteration of Muhammad and carries the meaning praised. It belongs to one of the most important and widely used names in the world.
The name honours the Prophet Muhammad and has been used across Muslim communities for centuries. Different spellings reflect local language habits rather than different meanings.