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Farzad vs Arshad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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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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Popularity Comparison

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Farzad or Arshad more popular?

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

What do Farzad and Arshad mean?

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

Are Farzad and Arshad boy or girl names?

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

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