Sultan vs Bilal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sultan

Boy #1,298 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler, authority, power"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Turkish Muslim African

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Boy #1,182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"moistening, life-giving water"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim Pakistani African American Turkish

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Sultan Rank #1,298

Bilal Rank #1,182

Bilal is more popular, ranked #1182 vs #1298 for Sultan.

Is Sultan or Bilal more popular?

Bilal is more popular, ranked #1182 compared to Sultan at #1298 in the United States.

What do Sultan and Bilal mean?

Sultan means "ruler, authority, power" (Arabic origin). Bilal means "moistening, life-giving water" (Arabic origin).

Are Sultan and Bilal boy or girl names?

Sultan is primarily a boy name. Bilal is primarily a boy name.