Boy Name
Mahmud
"Praised; commendable; renowned."
Ranked #7521 for boys
About the Name Mahmud
Mahmud is a boy name of Arabic origin. The name means "Praised; commendable; renowned." and Currently ranked #7521 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with M or explore other Arabic names.
Popularity Over Time
-- 1950
-- 1960
-- 1970
#10 1980
#34 1990
#59 2000
#83 2010
#53 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Mahmud
- Mo Mahmud of Ghazni (11th-century sultan)