Hamdan

Hamdan - A very unique male name

Hamdan appeared on the charts for the first time in 2013 on position #3956. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Hamdan and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Hamdan? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Hamdan. The baby boy name Hamdan was given to 6 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3597 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 244,381 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Hamdan peaked in popularity 3 years ago in 2023 on position 2607.

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Hamdan is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Hamdan is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #1,637 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,637.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Hamdan is where you live.

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Hamdan origin and meaning

Arabic

Much praised — from Arabic hamd, 'praise'; Hamdan is an intensive form meaning greatly praised

Hamdan is a traditional Arabic name built on the root for praise, the same root found in Muhammad and Ahmad. It is familiar in the Gulf states, where Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, is a prominent bearer. American use since 2013 is small and in Arab heritage families.

Attested etymology

Hamdan is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Hamdan, pop culture references for the name Hamdan and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

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We've found the following names that sound similar to Hamdan, sorted by popularity.

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Hamdan

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Hamdan a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Hamdan?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

hahm-DAHN · /hɑmˈdɑn/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum — Crown Prince of Dubai, widely known simply as Hamdan (b. 1982) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Hamdan is a dignified heritage name with a meaning centred on praise and good repute.