Arash vs Zared

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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Zared

Boy #6,328 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"valley of willows"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,328
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zare, Z

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Popularity Comparison

Arash Rank #6,324
Zared Rank #6,328

Arash is more popular, ranked #6324 vs #6328 for Zared.

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

Zared ___

  • Zared Michael
  • Zared Isaiah
  • Zared Elijah
  • Zared Samuel
  • Zared David
  • Zared Nathan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arash

Dara Shireen Cyrus Neda Parisa

If you choose Zared

Jael Miriam Caleb Shiloh Levi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arash or Zared more popular?

Arash is more popular, ranked #6324 compared to Zared at #6328 in the United States.

What do Arash and Zared mean?

Arash means "bright, shining" (Persian/Avestan origin). Zared means "valley of willows" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arash and Zared boy or girl names?

Arash is primarily a boy name. Zared is primarily a boy name.

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