Hamdan
Meaningone who praises · Arabic
Hamdan is an Arabic boy name meaning “one who praises”. 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 crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Hamdan would score 12 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
- GenerationHamdan is having its moment right now. Most Hamdans are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Hamdan would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 50,251 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryHamdan first shows up in US birth records in 2002, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million boys, 2002–2025
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About the name Hamdan
Hamdan is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “one who praises”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades and is still gaining fans. 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: 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 Hamdan
What does the name Hamdan mean?
Hamdan means “one who praises” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Hammad (“one who praises often”).
What is the origin of the name Hamdan?
Hamdan 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 Hamdan a boy or girl name?
Hamdan is a boy name. In 2025, 34 US boys were named Hamdan.
How popular is the name Hamdan?
Hamdan ranked #3,379 for US boys in 2025, given to 34 babies. Its best year was 2024, when it reached #3,001. Over the last five years it has climbed 641 places.
What names are similar to Hamdan?
If you like Hamdan, you might also like Hammad.
What should I know before naming my baby Hamdan?
Hamdan is an Arabic boy name meaning “one who praises”. 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 crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.