Servant of God
Abdou is a common West African diminutive or short form of Abdullah or other names beginning with Abd-al. It is derived from the Arabic root meaning servant or worshiper, specifically in a religious context. While popular in Francophone Africa, it is rare as a standalone name in the United States.
Less common today
Abdou isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,151 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Second President of Senegal
Malian international footballer
Professional footballer for Al-Arabi and Senegal
