![]() One of my friends has a father, father-in-law and brother all called Mohammed – and she has now given it to her son as a middle name. My grandfather and uncle are both Muhammads, which is relatively restrained. Even Muslim men who don’t use the name sometimes have it tucked away. In Muslim families, the name is bestowed with abandon by new parents. From Mo Farah to Mohamed Al Fayed and Muhammad Ali, there is no shortage of high-profile people named after the prophet of Islam. Or should that be Muhammad? Look more closely, though, and there is more to the rise of Muhammad than meets the eye. For at least four years there have been numerous news reports declaring that Mohammed is the most popular boy’s name in the country.
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