Muhammad is the most common given name in the world.

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Is it true that Muhammad is the most common given name in the world?

Yes. A reference entry states that according to The Columbia Encyclopedia, Muhammad is probably the most common given name in the world including its variations, and that The Independent reported over 150 million bearers in 2014. Other items only cover England and Wales rankings or are unrelated.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 2 sources for, 1 against · Last checked 2 Oct 2026

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Evidence for · 2

Muhammad (name)

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Muhammad (name). (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muhammad_(name)

Evidence against · 1

Is Muhammad one of the most popular names for boys in England and Wales?

2018

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Is Muhammad one of the most popular names for boys in England and Wales?. (2018). skeptics.stackexchange.com. https://skeptics.stackexchange.com/questions/41556/is-muhammad-one-of-the-most-popular-names-for-boys-in-england-and-wales

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The popularity of the name Muhammad/Mohammed/Mohammad - Office for National Statistics. (n.d.). ons.gov.uk. https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths/articles/thepopularityofthenamemuhammadmohammedmohammad/2016-09-02

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