Arnav vs Gurfateh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arnav

Boy #3,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ocean, sea, flowing water"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,845
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arn

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Arnav Rank #3,845
Gurfateh Rank #3,992

Arnav is more popular, ranked #3845 vs #3992 for Gurfateh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arnav ___

  • Arnav Kumar
  • Arnav Raj
  • Arnav Dev
  • Arnav Vikram
  • Arnav Aditya

Gurfateh ___

  • Gurfateh Singh
  • Gurfateh Preet
  • Gurfateh Deep
  • Gurfateh Jot
  • Gurfateh Roop

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arnav

Arjun Vivaan Advait Ananya Anika

If you choose Gurfateh

Harpreet Gurleen Simran Jasdeep Ravinder

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arnav or Gurfateh more popular?

Arnav is more popular, ranked #3845 compared to Gurfateh at #3992 in the United States.

What do Arnav and Gurfateh mean?

Arnav means "ocean, sea, flowing water" (Sanskrit origin). Gurfateh means "victory of the Guru" (Punjabi origin).

Are Arnav and Gurfateh boy or girl names?

Arnav is primarily a boy name. Gurfateh is primarily a boy name.

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