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Irfan vs Arshad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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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

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irfan or Arshad more popular?

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

What do Irfan and Arshad mean?

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

Are Irfan and Arshad boy or girl names?

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

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