Alioth vs Harshal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alioth

Boy #18,817 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fat tail, referring to a grouping of stars"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

American Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#18,817
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Al

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Alioth Rank #18,817
Harshal Rank #18,871

Alioth is more popular, ranked #18817 vs #18871 for Harshal.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alioth ___

  • Alioth James
  • Alioth Cole
  • Alioth River
  • Alioth Grey
  • Alioth Finn
  • Alioth Sage

Harshal ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alioth or Harshal more popular?

Alioth is more popular, ranked #18817 compared to Harshal at #18871 in the United States.

What do Alioth and Harshal mean?

Alioth means "fat tail, referring to a grouping of stars" (Arabic origin).

Are Alioth and Harshal boy or girl names?

Alioth is primarily a boy name. Harshal is primarily a boy name.

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