Arshan vs Rayhan

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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Rayhan

Boy #4,021 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sweet basil, fragrant herb"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,021
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ray, Han, Rayan

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Popularity Comparison

Arshan Rank #3,998
Rayhan Rank #4,021

Arshan is more popular, ranked #3998 vs #4021 for Rayhan.

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

Rayhan ___

  • Rayhan Ali
  • Rayhan Hassan
  • Rayhan Ahmad
  • Rayhan Kareem
  • Rayhan Yusuf
  • Rayhan Ibrahim

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Arshan

Darius Cyrus Kian Shirin Nasrin

If you choose Rayhan

Yasmin Zara Omar Layla Tariq

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arshan or Rayhan more popular?

Arshan is more popular, ranked #3998 compared to Rayhan at #4021 in the United States.

What do Arshan and Rayhan mean?

Arshan means "throne of heaven, sky-reaching" (Persian origin). Rayhan means "sweet basil, fragrant herb" (Arabic origin).

Are Arshan and Rayhan boy or girl names?

Arshan is primarily a boy name. Rayhan is primarily a boy name.

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