boy's name
Badr
BAH-der
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 2,137
France
#912
2025 births
Badr is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Badr is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in France in 2017, when 60 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 13,100 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1972.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Badr Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 80 |
| 1980s | 275 |
| 1990s | 215 |
| 2000s | 330 |
| 2010s | 445 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 245 |
How Popular Is Badr?
In 2025, Badr was given to 45 babies in France, ranking #912 that year. It is a rare choice.
Where Badr Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Badr
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Badr Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Badr over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Badr
- Pronunciation BAH-der
Sibling Names for Badr
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Badr — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Badr
How popular is the name Badr?
In 2025, Badr was given to 45 babies in France, ranking #912 that year. It is a rare choice.
Is Badr a girl's or a boy's name?
Badr is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Badr?
Badr has 2 syllables.
When was Badr most popular?
Badr peaked in 2017, when 60 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Badr a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Badr currently ranks #912 in France. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.