Abdurrahman
Meaningservant of the Most Merciful · Arabic
Abdurrahman 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, Abdurrahman would score 19 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
- GenerationAbdurrahman peaked in 2014, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Abdurrahman you'd meet today is about 11 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Abdurrahman would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 36,364 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryAbdurrahman first shows up in US birth records in 1982, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 43 years since.
US births per million boys, 1982–2025
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About the name Abdurrahman
Abdurrahman 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
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- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
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Questions about the name Abdurrahman
What does the name Abdurrahman mean?
Abdurrahman 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”), Clemente (“merciful”) and Abdelrahman (“servant of the Most Merciful”).
What is the origin of the name Abdurrahman?
Abdurrahman 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 Abdurrahman a boy or girl name?
Abdurrahman is a boy name. In 2025, 47 US boys were named Abdurrahman.
How popular is the name Abdurrahman?
Abdurrahman ranked #2,718 for US boys in 2025, given to 47 babies. Its best year was 2014, when it reached #2,542. Over the last five years it has climbed 418 places.
What names are similar to Abdurrahman?
If you like Abdurrahman, you might also like Abdulrahman, Clement, Clemente and Abdelrahman.
What should I know before naming my baby Abdurrahman?
Abdurrahman 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.