Arash vs Farzad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arash

Boy #6,324 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining"

Origin: Persian/Avestan

Cultural Roots

Iranian/Persian Afghan Tajik Persian diaspora

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,324
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arsh, Aro

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Farzad

Boy #6,484 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"splendid, of radiant birth"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Iranian Persian Tajik Afghan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,484
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Farz, Zad

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Popularity Comparison

Arash Rank #6,324
Farzad Rank #6,484

Arash is more popular, ranked #6324 vs #6484 for Farzad.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arash ___

  • Arash Dariush
  • Arash Reza
  • Arash Kian
  • Arash Jamshid
  • Arash Ali
  • Arash Cyrus

Farzad ___

  • Farzad Ali
  • Farzad Reza
  • Farzad Dariush
  • Farzad Cyrus
  • Farzad Kamran
  • Farzad Nima

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arash

Dara Shireen Cyrus Neda Parisa

If you choose Farzad

Arash Dariush Nadia Shirin Leila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arash or Farzad more popular?

Arash is more popular, ranked #6324 compared to Farzad at #6484 in the United States.

What do Arash and Farzad mean?

Arash means "bright, shining" (Persian/Avestan origin). Farzad means "splendid, of radiant birth" (Persian origin).

Are Arash and Farzad boy or girl names?

Arash is primarily a boy name. Farzad is primarily a boy name.

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