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Abdul
BoyArabic· “servant of; used with a name of God”
- Meaning
- servant of; used with a name of God
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- ab-DOOL
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,867
- US babies 2025
- 84
- Best rank
- #652 (1976)
- Peak year
- 1975
Meaning and origin of Abdul
Abdul is an Arabic name that means “servant of; used with a name of God”.
Abdul comes from the Arabic abd al-, meaning servant of the, and is traditionally the first part of a compound name that ends with one of the names of God, such as Abdul Rahman or Abdul Aziz. In many communities it has come to be used on its own, especially in South Asia and parts of Africa. The name carries a deep spiritual meaning of devotion. It has a strong, dignified sound and is widely recognized across the Muslim world.
Popularity over time
Abdul first appears in US Social Security records in 1930. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 21 different years, starting in 1972. Its best national rank was #652 in 1976, and the most babies received it in 1975, when 157 were named Abdul. In 2025, 84 babies were named Abdul, and it ranked #1,867 nationally. That is 31% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #2,770 in 1950, #871 in 1980, #1,061 in 2000, #1,558 in 2010, and #1,867 in 2025. Of the 6,528 US boys named Abdul since records began, 20% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 1,299 babies. Since 2010, 1,730 more have been named Abdul.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Federico, Benji, Tremayne, Giuseppe, and Sedrick.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Abdul ranked highest in Virginia, Maryland, and New York.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | #627 | 11 |
| Maryland | #809 | 5 |
| New York | #914 | 14 |
| Pennsylvania | #1006 | 7 |
| California | #1582 | 10 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Abdul is usually pronounced ab-DOOL, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-ul”.
Middle names for Abdul
A few middle names that flow with Abdul: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Abdul
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdul mean?
Abdul is an Arabic name that means “servant of; used with a name of God”.
What is the origin of the name Abdul?
Abdul has Arabic roots. Abdul comes from the Arabic abd al-, meaning servant of the, and is traditionally the first part of a compound name that ends with one of the names of God, such as Abdul Rahman or Abdul Aziz.
Is Abdul a popular name?
Not especially. Abdul ranked #1,867 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Abdul a boy or girl name?
Abdul is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Abdul?
Abdul is usually pronounced ab-DOOL. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings