Mahir vs Sultan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mahir

Boy #1,478 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"skilled, expert, proficient"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish South Asian Israeli Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,478
Total SSA Count
122
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Sultan

Boy #1,298 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler, authority, power"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Muslim African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,298
Total SSA Count
151
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mahir Rank #1,478
Sultan Rank #1,298

Sultan is more popular, ranked #1298 vs #1478 for Mahir.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mahir or Sultan more popular?

Sultan is more popular, ranked #1298 compared to Mahir at #1478 in the United States.

What do Mahir and Sultan mean?

Mahir means "skilled, expert, proficient" (Arabic origin). Sultan means "ruler, authority, power" (Arabic origin).

Are Mahir and Sultan boy or girl names?

Mahir is primarily a boy name. Sultan is primarily a boy name.

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