UK boy's name
Abdou
A masculine Arabic name derived from "Abd" meaning "servant" and "Allah" meaning "God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Abdou is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Abdou popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 6 births.
This profile covers 61 England and Wales registrations across 15 recorded years from 1997 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 61 living people in the UK are called Abdou. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Abdou ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 6 boys were registered as Abdou.
- • About 61 living people in the UK are estimated to have Abdou as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
6 births
Estimated living
61
2026
Meaning
What does Abdou mean?
The name Abdou is of Arabic origin, derived from the word 'Abd' meaning 'servant' or 'slave' and is often combined with one of the names or attributes of God, such as 'Abd Allah' meaning 'servant of God'. The name has been in use since the early days of Islam and is popular across the Middle East and North Africa.
The earliest recorded use of the name Abdou can be traced back to the 7th century AD, during the time of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and his companions. One of the most notable figures bearing this name was Abdou ibn Hudhayfa, a companion of the Prophet and a renowned military commander who participated in several important battles during the early Islamic conquests.
Throughout history, several prominent figures have borne the name Abdou. One such figure was Abdou al-Qadir al-Jilani (1077-1166), a renowned Sufi mystic and founder of the Qadiri order, one of the most influential Sufi orders in the Islamic world. His teachings and writings have had a profound impact on Islamic spirituality and continue to be widely studied and revered.
Another notable Abdou was Abdou al-Mu'min (1094-1163), the first Caliph of the Almohad dynasty in North Africa and Andalusia. He was a influential ruler who expanded the Almohad empire and played a significant role in the reconquest of parts of the Iberian Peninsula from Christian rulers.
In the realm of literature, Abdou al-Qahir al-Jurjani (1009-1078) was a prominent Arabic philologist and literary theorist from Iran. His works, such as "Dala'il al-I'jaz" (Proofs of Inimitability), made significant contributions to the study of Arabic rhetoric and literary criticism.
Another notable figure was Abdou Moussa Diop (1923-2012), a Senegalese historian, anthropologist, and scholar who is widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers in the field of African history and cultural identity. His works, such as "The African Origin of Civilization" and "The Cultural Unity of Black Africa," challenged Eurocentric perspectives and played a crucial role in shaping the discourse on African history and culture.
These are just a few examples of the many notable figures throughout history who have borne the name Abdou, reflecting its rich cultural and historical significance within the Arabic-speaking world and beyond.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Abdou over time
The chart below shows babies named Abdou registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Abdou, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Abdou by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Abdou was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #3543 | 29 | 6 |
| 2000s | #3340 | 18 | 5 |
| 1990s | #2554 | 11 | 3 |
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- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Abdou: questions and answers
How popular is the name Abdou in the UK right now?
In 2022, Abdou was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Abdou most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 6 babies registered as Abdou in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Abdou?
A masculine Arabic name derived from "Abd" meaning "servant" and "Allah" meaning "God".
How many people are called Abdou in the UK?
A total of 61 babies have been registered as Abdou across the 15 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.