Abdelrahman
Meaningservant of the Most Merciful · Arabic
Abdelrahman is an Arabic boy name meaning “servant of the Most Merciful”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Abdelrahman would score 19 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
- GenerationAbdelrahman peaked in 2001, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Abdelrahman you'd meet today is about 24 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Abdelrahman would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 188,679 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryAbdelrahman first shows up in US birth records in 1987, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 38 years since.
US births per million boys, 1987–2025
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About the name Abdelrahman
Abdelrahman is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “servant of the Most Merciful”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 2000s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
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- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
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Questions about the name Abdelrahman
What does the name Abdelrahman mean?
Abdelrahman means “servant of the Most Merciful” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Abdulrahman (“servant of the Most Merciful”), Clement (“merciful, gentle”), Abdurrahman (“servant of the Most Merciful”) and Clemente (“merciful”).
What is the origin of the name Abdelrahman?
Abdelrahman is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Abdelrahman a boy or girl name?
Abdelrahman is a boy name. In 2025, 9 US boys were named Abdelrahman.
How popular is the name Abdelrahman?
Abdelrahman ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 2001, when it reached #3,061. Over the last five years it has slipped 3,008 places.
What names are similar to Abdelrahman?
If you like Abdelrahman, you might also like Abdulrahman, Clement, Abdurrahman and Clemente.
What should I know before naming my baby Abdelrahman?
Abdelrahman is an Arabic boy name meaning “servant of the Most Merciful”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.