Abdulrahman
Meaningservant of the Most Merciful · Arabic
Abdulrahman 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, Abdulrahman would score 19 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
- GenerationAbdulrahman peaked in 2016, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Abdulrahman you'd meet today is about 9 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Abdulrahman would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 15,674 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryAbdulrahman first shows up in US birth records in 1978, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 47 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Abdulrahmans? Head to Michigan, where it's the #571 boy name, its best showing of any state.
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About the name Abdulrahman
Abdulrahman 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 2010s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
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- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Abdulrahman
What does the name Abdulrahman mean?
Abdulrahman means “servant of the Most Merciful” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Clement (“merciful, gentle”), Abdurrahman (“servant of the Most Merciful”), Clemente (“merciful”) and Abdelrahman (“servant of the Most Merciful”).
What is the origin of the name Abdulrahman?
Abdulrahman 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 Abdulrahman a boy or girl name?
Abdulrahman is a boy name. In 2025, 109 US boys were named Abdulrahman.
How popular is the name Abdulrahman?
Abdulrahman ranked #1,564 for US boys in 2025, given to 109 babies. Its best year was 2016, when it reached #1,216. Over the last five years it has climbed 331 places.
What names are similar to Abdulrahman?
If you like Abdulrahman, you might also like Clement, Abdurrahman, Clemente and Abdelrahman.
What should I know before naming my baby Abdulrahman?
Abdulrahman 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.