Praiseworthy or commendable
Derived from the Arabic root h-m-d, meaning 'to praise'. It shares the same linguistic origin as the names Muhammad and Ahmed, reflecting high moral character and worthiness of acclaim. It is a widely respected name throughout the Muslim world.
Less common today
Mahmoud isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,305 in 1995.
President of the State of Palestine
Renowned Palestinian poet and author
Former NBA player known for his scoring ability
Egyptian professional footballer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
