Arash vs Aras

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arash

Boy #6,324 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining"

Origin: Persian/Avestan

Iranian/Persian Afghan Tajik Persian diaspora

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Boy #3,142 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eagle, swift and free"

Origin: Kurdish

Kurdish Turkish Persian Armenian

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Arash Rank #6,324

Aras Rank #3,142

Aras is more popular, ranked #3142 vs #6324 for Arash.

Is Arash or Aras more popular?

Aras is more popular, ranked #3142 compared to Arash at #6324 in the United States.

What do Arash and Aras mean?

Arash means "bright, shining" (Persian/Avestan origin). Aras means "eagle, swift and free" (Kurdish origin).

Are Arash and Aras boy or girl names?

Arash is primarily a boy name. Aras is primarily a boy name.