Alp vs Nihal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alp

Boy #3,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"brave hero, valiant warrior"

Origin: Turkic

Turkish Azerbaijani Central Asian

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Boy #3,028 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young plant, sapling"

Origin: Turkish/Persian

Turkish Arabic Indian Pakistani Persian

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Alp Rank #3,154

Nihal Rank #3,028

Nihal is more popular, ranked #3028 vs #3154 for Alp.

Is Alp or Nihal more popular?

Nihal is more popular, ranked #3028 compared to Alp at #3154 in the United States.

What do Alp and Nihal mean?

Alp means "brave hero, valiant warrior" (Turkic origin). Nihal means "young plant, sapling" (Turkish/Persian origin).

Are Alp and Nihal boy or girl names?

Alp is primarily a boy name. Nihal is primarily a boy name.