Ayhan vs Irfan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ayhan

Boy #5,620 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"moonlit ruler, bright as the moon"

Origin: Turkish

Cultural Roots

Turkish Central Asian Azerbaijani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,620
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ay

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Ayhan Rank #5,620
Irfan Rank #5,596

Irfan is more popular, ranked #5596 vs #5620 for Ayhan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ayhan ___

  • Ayhan Ali
  • Ayhan Mehmet
  • Ayhan Can
  • Ayhan Mert
  • Ayhan Kemal
  • Ayhan Yusuf

Irfan ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Ayhan

Ayse Sila Defne Berk Emre

If you choose Irfan

Amira Yasmin Fatima Bilal Tariq

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ayhan or Irfan more popular?

Irfan is more popular, ranked #5596 compared to Ayhan at #5620 in the United States.

What do Ayhan and Irfan mean?

Ayhan means "moonlit ruler, bright as the moon" (Turkish origin). Irfan means "knowledge, wisdom, awareness" (Arabic (arafa) origin).

Are Ayhan and Irfan boy or girl names?

Ayhan is primarily a boy name. Irfan is primarily a boy name.

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