Syed

Syed Origin and Meaning

The name Syed is a boy's name.

Syed is an Arabic male name with deep Islamic significance. Rather than being just a given name, it originated as an honorific title meaning 'master' or 'lord.' The name holds special importance in Muslim communities as it traditionally denotes descendants of the Prophet Muhammad through his grandsons Hassan and Hussein. Many Muslim families use Syed as a prefix to their name to indicate this lineage. As a standalone given name, Syed has gained popularity beyond exclusively being a title. It's widely used throughout the Muslim world including Arab countries, South Asia (particularly Pakistan and India), and Muslim communities worldwide.

Syed Rank in US Top 1000

# 924 in the US

Popularity of the name Syed

• 320 Unique 2023
• 164 England 2023

Famous People Named Syed

• Sir Syed Ahmed Khan Muslim philosopher and social activist

The name Syed in Pop Culture

• Syed Masood a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Marc Elliott