Momodou is of West African origin, specifically from The Gambia, where it is predominantly used. It means 'one who counts on God' and is derived from the Arabic word 'momodu', meaning 'he has counted'. The name is often shortened to 'Modou' in everyday usage.
"The name Momodou experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with peaks in 2004 and 2019, but has generally maintained a steady presence among newborns since 1998."