Firas vs Jihad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Firas

Boy #4,623 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"horseman, cavalier"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Levantine Muslim Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,623
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fir

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Jihad

Boy #4,652 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"struggle, striving, effort"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,652
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ji

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Firas Rank #4,623
Jihad Rank #4,652

Firas is more popular, ranked #4623 vs #4652 for Jihad.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Firas ___

  • Firas Ahmad
  • Firas Hassan
  • Firas Karim
  • Firas Youssef
  • Firas Omar
  • Firas Khalid

Jihad ___

  • Jihad Ali
  • Jihad Hassan
  • Jihad Omar
  • Jihad Karim
  • Jihad Ibrahim
  • Jihad Yusuf

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Firas

Tarek Bilal Sana Laila Nadia

If you choose Jihad

Karima Hassan Yusuf Fatima Omar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Firas or Jihad more popular?

Firas is more popular, ranked #4623 compared to Jihad at #4652 in the United States.

What do Firas and Jihad mean?

Firas means "horseman, cavalier" (Arabic origin). Jihad means "struggle, striving, effort" (Arabic origin).

Are Firas and Jihad boy or girl names?

Firas is primarily a boy name. Jihad is primarily a boy name.

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