Arjun vs Zahir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arjun

Boy #583 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white, clear, bright"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#583
Total SSA Count
489
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arju

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Zahir

Boy #756 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"conspicuous, apparent"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Swahili South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#756
Total SSA Count
339
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zahi, Z

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Popularity Comparison

Arjun Rank #583
Zahir Rank #756

Arjun is more popular, ranked #583 vs #756 for Zahir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arjun ___

  • Arjun Dev
  • Arjun Raj
  • Arjun Veer
  • Arjun Prasad
  • Arjun Shankar
  • Arjun Kumar

Zahir ___

  • Zahir Ali
  • Zahir Omar
  • Zahir Hassan
  • Zahir Ibrahim
  • Zahir Malik
  • Zahir Yusuf

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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If you choose Zahir

Layla Amara Yasmin Idris Amani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arjun or Zahir more popular?

Arjun is more popular, ranked #583 compared to Zahir at #756 in the United States.

What do Arjun and Zahir mean?

Arjun means "white, clear, bright" (Sanskrit origin). Zahir means "conspicuous, apparent" (Arabic origin).

Are Arjun and Zahir boy or girl names?

Arjun is primarily a boy name. Zahir is primarily a boy name.

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