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Murad vs Asim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murad

Boy #2,956 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"desired, wished for"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Persian South Asian North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,956
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Asim

Boy #3,031 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"protector, guardian, defender"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,031
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Murad Rank #2,956
Asim Rank #3,031

Murad is more popular, ranked #2956 vs #3031 for Asim.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Murad or Asim more popular?

Murad is more popular, ranked #2956 compared to Asim at #3031 in the United States.

What do Murad and Asim mean?

Murad means "desired, wished for" (Arabic origin). Asim means "protector, guardian, defender" (Arabic origin).

Are Murad and Asim boy or girl names?

Murad is primarily a boy name. Asim is primarily a boy name.

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