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Sultan vs Amar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Amar

Boy #1,241 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"immortal, eternal"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Arabic African French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,241
Total SSA Count
160
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Sultan Rank #1,298
Amar Rank #1,241

Amar is more popular, ranked #1241 vs #1298 for Sultan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sultan or Amar more popular?

Amar is more popular, ranked #1241 compared to Sultan at #1298 in the United States.

What do Sultan and Amar mean?

Sultan means "ruler, authority, power" (Arabic origin). Amar means "immortal, eternal" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Sultan and Amar boy or girl names?

Sultan is primarily a boy name. Amar is primarily a boy name.

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