Arash vs Matin

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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Matin

Boy #6,485 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"firm, strong, steadfast"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Iranian Arab Turkish Afghan Pakistani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,485
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mat

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arash Rank #6,324
Matin Rank #6,485

Arash is more popular, ranked #6324 vs #6485 for Matin.

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

Matin ___

  • Matin Ali
  • Matin Reza
  • Matin Hassan
  • Matin Karim
  • Matin Amir
  • Matin Jafar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arash

Dara Shireen Cyrus Neda Parisa

If you choose Matin

Omid Arash Reza Yasmin Layla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arash or Matin more popular?

Arash is more popular, ranked #6324 compared to Matin at #6485 in the United States.

What do Arash and Matin mean?

Arash means "bright, shining" (Persian/Avestan origin). Matin means "firm, strong, steadfast" (Arabic origin).

Are Arash and Matin boy or girl names?

Arash is primarily a boy name. Matin is primarily a boy name.

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