Ayham vs Irfan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ayham

Boy #5,687 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave, courageous"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Middle Eastern North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,687
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ay

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Irfan

Boy #5,596 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"knowledge, wisdom, awareness"

Origin: Arabic (arafa)

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Turkish Iranian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,596
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Irfy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ayham Rank #5,687
Irfan Rank #5,596

Irfan is more popular, ranked #5596 vs #5687 for Ayham.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ayham ___

  • Ayham Omar
  • Ayham Khalid
  • Ayham Hassan
  • Ayham Ali
  • Ayham Nour
  • Ayham Ziad

Irfan ___

  • Irfan Ali
  • Irfan Hassan
  • Irfan Khalid
  • Irfan Tariq
  • Irfan Bilal
  • Irfan Zaid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ayham

Omar Ziad Hassan Nour Layla

If you choose Irfan

Amira Yasmin Fatima Bilal Tariq

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ayham or Irfan more popular?

Irfan is more popular, ranked #5596 compared to Ayham at #5687 in the United States.

What do Ayham and Irfan mean?

Ayham means "brave, courageous" (Arabic origin). Irfan means "knowledge, wisdom, awareness" (Arabic (arafa) origin).

Are Ayham and Irfan boy or girl names?

Ayham is primarily a boy name. Irfan is primarily a boy name.

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