Arash vs Arnav

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 #3,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ocean, sea, flowing water"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindu Nepali

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Arash Rank #6,324

Arnav Rank #3,845

Arnav is more popular, ranked #3845 vs #6324 for Arash.

Is Arash or Arnav more popular?

Arnav is more popular, ranked #3845 compared to Arash at #6324 in the United States.

What do Arash and Arnav mean?

Arash means "bright, shining" (Persian/Avestan origin). Arnav means "ocean, sea, flowing water" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Arash and Arnav boy or girl names?

Arash is primarily a boy name. Arnav is primarily a boy name.