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Alam vs Roshan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alam

Boy #3,580 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"world, universe"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Urdu Persian Malay South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,580
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Roshan

Boy #3,692 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining, luminous"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Hindi Urdu Afghan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,692
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Alam Rank #3,580
Roshan Rank #3,692

Alam is more popular, ranked #3580 vs #3692 for Roshan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alam or Roshan more popular?

Alam is more popular, ranked #3580 compared to Roshan at #3692 in the United States.

What do Alam and Roshan mean?

Alam means "world, universe" (Arabic origin). Roshan means "bright, shining, luminous" (Persian origin).

Are Alam and Roshan boy or girl names?

Alam is primarily a boy name. Roshan is primarily a boy name.

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