Hussein vs Rashad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hussein

Boy #1,654 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"good, beautiful, handsome"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Iranian Turkish South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,654
Total SSA Count
102
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Huss, Hussey

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Rashad

Boy #1,793 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"maturity, wisdom"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

African-American Arabic Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,793
Total SSA Count
91
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rash

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Popularity Comparison

Hussein Rank #1,654
Rashad Rank #1,793

Hussein is more popular, ranked #1654 vs #1793 for Rashad.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hussein ___

  • Hussein Ali
  • Hussein Omar
  • Hussein Khalid
  • Hussein Reza
  • Hussein Tariq
  • Hussein Nasser

Rashad ___

  • Rashad James
  • Rashad Michael
  • Rashad Lee
  • Rashad Wayne
  • Rashad Andre
  • Rashad Jerome

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hussein

Hassan Ali Fatima Zainab Ibrahim

If you choose Rashad

Darius Malik Tariq Kezia Amira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hussein or Rashad more popular?

Hussein is more popular, ranked #1654 compared to Rashad at #1793 in the United States.

What do Hussein and Rashad mean?

Hussein means "good, beautiful, handsome" (Arabic origin). Rashad means "maturity, wisdom" (Arabic origin).

Are Hussein and Rashad boy or girl names?

Hussein is primarily a boy name. Rashad is primarily a boy name.

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