Arash vs Nouh

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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Nouh

Boy #6,285 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rest, comfort, repose"

Origin: Hebrew/Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic North African Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,285
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Nou

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Popularity Comparison

Arash Rank #6,324
Nouh Rank #6,285

Nouh is more popular, ranked #6285 vs #6324 for Arash.

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

Nouh ___

  • Nouh Ibrahim
  • Nouh Yusuf
  • Nouh Adam
  • Nouh Ali
  • Nouh Khalil
  • Nouh Amin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arash

Dara Shireen Cyrus Neda Parisa

If you choose Nouh

Ibrahim Musa Yusuf Maryam Fatima

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arash or Nouh more popular?

Nouh is more popular, ranked #6285 compared to Arash at #6324 in the United States.

What do Arash and Nouh mean?

Arash means "bright, shining" (Persian/Avestan origin). Nouh means "rest, comfort, repose" (Hebrew/Arabic origin).

Are Arash and Nouh boy or girl names?

Arash is primarily a boy name. Nouh is primarily a boy name.

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