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Muhannad

Boy name · Arabic

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Muhannad is an Arabic boy name meaning “sword”. 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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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Muhannad has the name Hanna hiding inside it.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Muhannad would score 14 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
  • GenerationMuhannad peaked in 1984, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Muhannad you'd meet today is about 41 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Muhannads too.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Muhannad would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 243,902 baby boys got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryMuhannad first shows up in US birth records in 1984, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 41 years since.
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US births per million boys, 1984–2025

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

About the name Muhannad

Muhannad is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “sword”. With 3 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 1980s, 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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Questions about the name Muhannad

What does the name Muhannad mean?

Muhannad means “sword” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Saif (“sword”), Hossam (“sword”), Husam (“sword”) and Sefu (“sword”).

What is the origin of the name Muhannad?

Muhannad 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 Muhannad a boy or girl name?

Muhannad is a boy name. In 2025, 7 US boys were named Muhannad.

How popular is the name Muhannad?

Muhannad ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1984, when it reached #6,315.

What names are similar to Muhannad?

If you like Muhannad, you might also like Saif, Hossam, Husam and Sefu.

What should I know before naming my baby Muhannad?

Muhannad is an Arabic boy name meaning “sword”. 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.