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Umar vs Sultan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Umar

Boy #1,167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flourishing, thriving, long-lived"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic West African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,167
Total SSA Count
179
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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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Popularity Comparison

Umar Rank #1,167
Sultan Rank #1,298

Umar is more popular, ranked #1167 vs #1298 for Sultan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Umar or Sultan more popular?

Umar is more popular, ranked #1167 compared to Sultan at #1298 in the United States.

What do Umar and Sultan mean?

Umar means "flourishing, thriving, long-lived" (Arabic origin). Sultan means "ruler, authority, power" (Arabic origin).

Are Umar and Sultan boy or girl names?

Umar is primarily a boy name. Sultan is primarily a boy name.

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