Ariz vs Arshad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ariz

Boy #6,501 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave, courageous"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Arabic South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,501
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Riz

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Arshad

Boy #6,369 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"most pious, most rightly guided"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Pakistani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,369
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arsh

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Popularity Comparison

Ariz Rank #6,501
Arshad Rank #6,369

Arshad is more popular, ranked #6369 vs #6501 for Ariz.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ariz ___

  • Ariz Hassan
  • Ariz Ali
  • Ariz Raza
  • Ariz Khan
  • Ariz Ahmad

Arshad ___

  • Arshad Ali
  • Arshad Hassan
  • Arshad Omar
  • Arshad Zain
  • Arshad Bilal
  • Arshad Tariq

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ariz

Aziz Fariz Arish Nadia Zara

If you choose Arshad

Farhan Imran Zara Ayesha Fatima

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ariz or Arshad more popular?

Arshad is more popular, ranked #6369 compared to Ariz at #6501 in the United States.

What do Ariz and Arshad mean?

Ariz means "brave, courageous" (Persian origin). Arshad means "most pious, most rightly guided" (Arabic origin).

Are Ariz and Arshad boy or girl names?

Ariz is primarily a boy name. Arshad is primarily a boy name.

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