Abdul
Abdul: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæbdʊl/ · /əbˈdʊl/
Meaning and origin of Abdul
- A male given name from Arabic used by Muslims.
Etymology
From Arabic عَبْد (ʕabd, “servant [of]”) + ال (al-, “the”).
How popular is Abdul?
Since 1880, 6,528 boys in the U.S. have been named Abdul. Its highest rank for boys was #652 in 1976. In 2025, 84 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Abdul
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Sibling name ideas for Abdul
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Abdul FAQ
What does the name Abdul mean?
A male given name from Arabic used by Muslims. From Arabic عَبْد (ʕabd, “servant [of]”) + ال (al-, “the”).
What is the origin of the name Abdul?
Abdul is listed as a name of Arabic used by Muslims origin.
How popular is the name Abdul?
Since 1880, 6,528 boys in the U.S. have been named Abdul. Its highest rank for boys was #652 in 1976. In 2025, 84 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Abdul a boy or girl name?
Abdul is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 6,528 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.