Irfan vs Kayhan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irfan

Boy #5,596 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"knowledge, wisdom, awareness"

Origin: Arabic (arafa)

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Turkish Iranian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,596
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Irfy

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Kayhan

Boy #5,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"universe, world, cosmos"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Turkish Iranian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,553
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kay, Khan

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Popularity Comparison

Irfan Rank #5,596
Kayhan Rank #5,553

Kayhan is more popular, ranked #5553 vs #5596 for Irfan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Irfan ___

  • Irfan Ali
  • Irfan Hassan
  • Irfan Khalid
  • Irfan Tariq
  • Irfan Bilal
  • Irfan Zaid

Kayhan ___

  • Kayhan Reza
  • Kayhan Ali
  • Kayhan Darius
  • Kayhan Arash
  • Kayhan Cyrus
  • Kayhan Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Irfan

Amira Yasmin Fatima Bilal Tariq

If you choose Kayhan

Darius Cyrus Arash Shireen Yasmin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irfan or Kayhan more popular?

Kayhan is more popular, ranked #5553 compared to Irfan at #5596 in the United States.

What do Irfan and Kayhan mean?

Irfan means "knowledge, wisdom, awareness" (Arabic (arafa) origin). Kayhan means "universe, world, cosmos" (Persian origin).

Are Irfan and Kayhan boy or girl names?

Irfan is primarily a boy name. Kayhan is primarily a boy name.

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