Aayan vs Sultan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aayan

Boy #1,357 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, divine blessing"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

South Asian Muslim Arabic Pakistani Indian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,357
Total SSA Count
140
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ay

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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
Nicknames
Suli

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Popularity Comparison

Aayan Rank #1,357
Sultan Rank #1,298

Sultan is more popular, ranked #1298 vs #1357 for Aayan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aayan ___

  • Aayan Ali
  • Aayan Hassan
  • Aayan Raza
  • Aayan Khan
  • Aayan Ibrahim
  • Aayan Tariq

Sultan ___

  • Sultan Ahmad
  • Sultan Ali
  • Sultan Ibrahim
  • Sultan Hassan
  • Sultan Malik
  • Sultan Omar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aayan

Zara Aisha Hamza Maryam Omar

If you choose Sultan

Malik Tariq Amir Fatima Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aayan or Sultan more popular?

Sultan is more popular, ranked #1298 compared to Aayan at #1357 in the United States.

What do Aayan and Sultan mean?

Aayan means "gift of God, divine blessing" (Arabic origin). Sultan means "ruler, authority, power" (Arabic origin).

Are Aayan and Sultan boy or girl names?

Aayan is primarily a boy name. Sultan is primarily a boy name.

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