The nameHamed
Hamed is an Arabic boy's name, close to Hamid and Ahmed. In France it was mostly given in the 1960s and 1970s.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
It comes from the Arabic root h-m-d, "to praise", like Ahmed, Hamid and Muhammad.
Origin
Arabic.
History
Found in France since the late 1930s, Hamed peaked in the 1960s and 1970s. It is still given today, quietly.
Popularity of the name Hamed
Hamed in France
Hamed was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 505 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Hamed. Its rise began around 1948, and it peaked in 1966. Half of all babies named Hamed in France were born before 1977, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 22 births a year on average, against 17 in the five years before.
Hamed in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hamed mean?
It comes from the Arabic root h-m-d, "to praise", like Ahmed, Hamid and Muhammad.
What is the origin of the name Hamed?
Arabic.
Is Hamed a girl's or a boy's name?
Hamed is a boy's name.