Hashem vs Rehan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hashem

Boy #3,040 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who crushes bread, bread-breaker (symbol of generosity)"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Middle Eastern Jordanian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,040
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hash, Shem

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Rehan

Boy #3,206 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sweet basil, fragrant herb"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic South Asian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,206
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rey, Han

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Hashem Rank #3,040
Rehan Rank #3,206

Hashem is more popular, ranked #3040 vs #3206 for Rehan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hashem ___

  • Hashem Ali
  • Hashem Omar
  • Hashem Muhammad
  • Hashem Khalid
  • Hashem Abdullah
  • Hashem Nasser

Rehan ___

  • Rehan Ali
  • Rehan Omar
  • Rehan Hassan
  • Rehan Ibrahim
  • Rehan Zayn
  • Rehan Malik

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hashem

Fatima Khadijah Ibrahim Ali Zainab

If you choose Rehan

Aisha Zara Yusuf Fatima Tariq

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hashem or Rehan more popular?

Hashem is more popular, ranked #3040 compared to Rehan at #3206 in the United States.

What do Hashem and Rehan mean?

Hashem means "one who crushes bread, bread-breaker (symbol of generosity)" (Arabic origin). Rehan means "sweet basil, fragrant herb" (Arabic origin).

Are Hashem and Rehan boy or girl names?

Hashem is primarily a boy name. Rehan is primarily a boy name.

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