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Majed

Boy name · Arabic

Meaningglorious · Arabic

Majed is an Arabic boy name meaning “glorious”. 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 short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Majed would score 15 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
  • GenerationMajed peaked in 2015, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Majed you'd meet today is about 10 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Majed would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 142,857 baby boys got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryMajed first shows up in US birth records in 1979, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 46 years since.
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US births per million boys, 1979–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Majed

Majed is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “glorious”. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat with a crisp finish, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. 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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Questions about the name Majed

What does the name Majed mean?

Majed means “glorious” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Majid (“glorious, noble”), Laszlo (“glorious rule”), Rosendo (“possibly glorious path”) and Abdulmajid (“servant of the Glorious”).

What is the origin of the name Majed?

Majed 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 Majed a boy or girl name?

Majed is a boy name. In 2025, 12 US boys were named Majed.

How popular is the name Majed?

Majed ranked #6,803 for US boys in 2025, given to 12 babies. Its best year was 2015, when it reached #4,407. Over the last five years it has climbed 699 places.

What names are similar to Majed?

If you like Majed, you might also like Majid, Laszlo, Rosendo and Abdulmajid.

What should I know before naming my baby Majed?

Majed is an Arabic boy name meaning “glorious”. 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 short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.