Sultan vs Raheem

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

Raheem

Boy #1,383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"merciful, compassionate"

Origin: Arabic r-h-m root

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African American South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,383
Total SSA Count
136
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Sultan Rank #1,298
Raheem Rank #1,383

Sultan is more popular, ranked #1298 vs #1383 for Raheem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sultan or Raheem more popular?

Sultan is more popular, ranked #1298 compared to Raheem at #1383 in the United States.

What do Sultan and Raheem mean?

Sultan means "ruler, authority, power" (Arabic origin). Raheem means "merciful, compassionate" (Arabic r-h-m root origin).

Are Sultan and Raheem boy or girl names?

Sultan is primarily a boy name. Raheem is primarily a boy name.

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