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Arshad vs Irfan

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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Irfan

Boy #5,596 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"knowledge, wisdom, awareness"

Origin: Arabic (arafa)

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Turkish Iranian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,596
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Arshad Rank #6,369
Irfan Rank #5,596

Irfan is more popular, ranked #5596 vs #6369 for Arshad.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arshad or Irfan more popular?

Irfan is more popular, ranked #5596 compared to Arshad at #6369 in the United States.

What do Arshad and Irfan mean?

Arshad means "most pious, most rightly guided" (Arabic origin). Irfan means "knowledge, wisdom, awareness" (Arabic (arafa) origin).

Are Arshad and Irfan boy or girl names?

Arshad is primarily a boy name. Irfan is primarily a boy name.

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