Arnav vs Arash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arnav

Boy #3,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ocean, sea, flowing water"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindu Nepali

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Boy #6,324 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining"

Origin: Persian/Avestan

Iranian/Persian Afghan Tajik Persian diaspora

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Arnav Rank #3,845

Arash Rank #6,324

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

Is Arnav or Arash more popular?

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

What do Arnav and Arash mean?

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

Are Arnav and Arash boy or girl names?

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