Mehdi vs Rayhan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mehdi

Boy #3,898 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the rightly guided one"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Iranian/Persian North African Turkish Muslim

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Boy #4,021 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sweet basil, fragrant herb"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim South Asian Persian

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Mehdi Rank #3,898

Rayhan Rank #4,021

Mehdi is more popular, ranked #3898 vs #4021 for Rayhan.

Is Mehdi or Rayhan more popular?

Mehdi is more popular, ranked #3898 compared to Rayhan at #4021 in the United States.

What do Mehdi and Rayhan mean?

Mehdi means "the rightly guided one" (Arabic origin). Rayhan means "sweet basil, fragrant herb" (Arabic origin).

Are Mehdi and Rayhan boy or girl names?

Mehdi is primarily a boy name. Rayhan is primarily a boy name.