Elham vs Farzad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Farzad

Boy #6,484 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"splendid, of radiant birth"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Iranian Persian Tajik Afghan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,484
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Farz, Zad

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Elham Rank #6,330
Farzad Rank #6,484

Elham is more popular, ranked #6330 vs #6484 for Farzad.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elham ___

  • Elham Ali
  • Elham Hassan
  • Elham Reza
  • Elham Omar
  • Elham Karim
  • Elham Arash

Farzad ___

  • Farzad Ali
  • Farzad Reza
  • Farzad Dariush
  • Farzad Cyrus
  • Farzad Kamran
  • Farzad Nima

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elham

Aryan Darius Leila Yasmin Cyrus

If you choose Farzad

Arash Dariush Nadia Shirin Leila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elham or Farzad more popular?

Elham is more popular, ranked #6330 compared to Farzad at #6484 in the United States.

What do Elham and Farzad mean?

Elham means "divine inspiration, to inspire" (Arabic origin). Farzad means "splendid, of radiant birth" (Persian origin).

Are Elham and Farzad boy or girl names?

Elham is primarily a boy name. Farzad is primarily a boy name.

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