Aras vs Reza

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aras

Boy #3,142 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eagle, swift and free"

Origin: Kurdish

Cultural Roots

Kurdish Turkish Persian Armenian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,142
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ara

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Reza

Boy #3,111 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"contentment, satisfaction"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Iranian Arabic Turkish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,111
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rez

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Aras Rank #3,142
Reza Rank #3,111

Reza is more popular, ranked #3111 vs #3142 for Aras.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aras ___

  • Aras Dilan
  • Aras Soran
  • Aras Renas
  • Aras Bilal
  • Aras Omar
  • Aras Karim

Reza ___

  • Reza Ali
  • Reza Ahmad
  • Reza Hassan
  • Reza Omar
  • Reza Karim
  • Reza Nasser

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aras

Roj Sivan Dilan Arya Shirin

If you choose Reza

Dara Cyrus Nasrin Shirin Farid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aras or Reza more popular?

Reza is more popular, ranked #3111 compared to Aras at #3142 in the United States.

What do Aras and Reza mean?

Aras means "eagle, swift and free" (Kurdish origin). Reza means "contentment, satisfaction" (Arabic origin).

Are Aras and Reza boy or girl names?

Aras is primarily a boy name. Reza is primarily a boy name.

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