Azzam vs Sohail

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Azzam

Boy #6,146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"determined, resolute"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Middle Eastern North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,146
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Az, Zam

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Sohail

Boy #6,313 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Canopus star, bright star"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Pakistani Persian South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,313
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Soh, Hail

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Azzam Rank #6,146
Sohail Rank #6,313

Azzam is more popular, ranked #6146 vs #6313 for Sohail.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Azzam ___

  • Azzam Ali
  • Azzam Omar
  • Azzam Hassan
  • Azzam Ibrahim
  • Azzam Khalid
  • Azzam Yusuf

Sohail ___

  • Sohail Ahmad
  • Sohail Raza
  • Sohail Hassan
  • Sohail Ali
  • Sohail Khan
  • Sohail Iqbal

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Azzam

Aisha Omar Fatima Khalid Mariam

If you choose Sohail

Zara Ayesha Omar Bilal Hana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Azzam or Sohail more popular?

Azzam is more popular, ranked #6146 compared to Sohail at #6313 in the United States.

What do Azzam and Sohail mean?

Azzam means "determined, resolute" (Arabic origin). Sohail means "Canopus star, bright star" (Arabic origin).

Are Azzam and Sohail boy or girl names?

Azzam is primarily a boy name. Sohail is primarily a boy name.

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