Amar vs Sultan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amar

Boy #1,241 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"immortal, eternal"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Arabic African French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,241
Total SSA Count
160
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Am, Ammy

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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

Amar Rank #1,241
Sultan Rank #1,298

Amar is more popular, ranked #1241 vs #1298 for Sultan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amar ___

  • Amar Singh
  • Amar Dev
  • Amar Raj
  • Amar Preet
  • Amar Veer
  • Amar Khan

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 Amar

Arjun Nisha Priya Rohan Ananya

If you choose Sultan

Malik Tariq Amir Fatima Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amar or Sultan more popular?

Amar is more popular, ranked #1241 compared to Sultan at #1298 in the United States.

What do Amar and Sultan mean?

Amar means "immortal, eternal" (Sanskrit origin). Sultan means "ruler, authority, power" (Arabic origin).

Are Amar and Sultan boy or girl names?

Amar is primarily a boy name. Sultan is primarily a boy name.

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