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Arshad vs Farzad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arshad

Boy #6,369 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"most pious, most rightly guided"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Pakistani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,369
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Farzad

Boy #6,484 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"splendid, of radiant birth"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Iranian Persian Tajik Afghan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,484
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Arshad Rank #6,369
Farzad Rank #6,484

Arshad is more popular, ranked #6369 vs #6484 for Farzad.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arshad or Farzad more popular?

Arshad is more popular, ranked #6369 compared to Farzad at #6484 in the United States.

What do Arshad and Farzad mean?

Arshad means "most pious, most rightly guided" (Arabic origin). Farzad means "splendid, of radiant birth" (Persian origin).

Are Arshad and Farzad boy or girl names?

Arshad is primarily a boy name. Farzad is primarily a boy name.

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