Arshan vs Mehran

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arshan

Boy #3,998 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"throne of heaven, sky-reaching"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Central Asian Kurdish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,998
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arsh

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Mehran

Boy #3,922 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun, love, benevolence"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Iranian Persian Afghan Azerbaijani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,922
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mehr, Ran

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Popularity Comparison

Arshan Rank #3,998
Mehran Rank #3,922

Mehran is more popular, ranked #3922 vs #3998 for Arshan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arshan ___

  • Arshan Dara
  • Arshan Reza
  • Arshan Cyrus
  • Arshan Farhad
  • Arshan Kian

Mehran ___

  • Mehran Ali
  • Mehran Reza
  • Mehran Dariush
  • Mehran Cyrus
  • Mehran Aryan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arshan

Darius Cyrus Kian Shirin Nasrin

If you choose Mehran

Dariush Arash Cyrus Shireen Nasrin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arshan or Mehran more popular?

Mehran is more popular, ranked #3922 compared to Arshan at #3998 in the United States.

What do Arshan and Mehran mean?

Arshan means "throne of heaven, sky-reaching" (Persian origin). Mehran means "sun, love, benevolence" (Persian origin).

Are Arshan and Mehran boy or girl names?

Arshan is primarily a boy name. Mehran is primarily a boy name.

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