Sohail vs Arif

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sohail

Boy #6,313 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Canopus star, bright star"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Pakistani Persian South Asian

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Boy #6,188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"knowledgeable, wise"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Turkish Persian Urdu Muslim

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Sohail Rank #6,313

Arif Rank #6,188

Arif is more popular, ranked #6188 vs #6313 for Sohail.

Is Sohail or Arif more popular?

Arif is more popular, ranked #6188 compared to Sohail at #6313 in the United States.

What do Sohail and Arif mean?

Sohail means "Canopus star, bright star" (Arabic origin). Arif means "knowledgeable, wise" (Arabic origin).

Are Sohail and Arif boy or girl names?

Sohail is primarily a boy name. Arif is primarily a boy name.