Murad vs Anwar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murad

Boy #2,956 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"desired, wished for"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Turkish Persian South Asian North African

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Boy #2,881 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"luminous, radiant, full of light"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Egyptian Pakistani Malaysian Indonesian African

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Murad Rank #2,956

Anwar Rank #2,881

Anwar is more popular, ranked #2881 vs #2956 for Murad.

Is Murad or Anwar more popular?

Anwar is more popular, ranked #2881 compared to Murad at #2956 in the United States.

What do Murad and Anwar mean?

Murad means "desired, wished for" (Arabic origin). Anwar means "luminous, radiant, full of light" (Arabic origin).

Are Murad and Anwar boy or girl names?

Murad is primarily a boy name. Anwar is primarily a boy name.