Irfan vs Mostafa

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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Mostafa

Boy #5,648 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the chosen one, the elect"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Persian Turkish Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,648
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mosta, Tafa

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Popularity Comparison

Irfan Rank #5,596
Mostafa Rank #5,648

Irfan is more popular, ranked #5596 vs #5648 for Mostafa.

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

Mostafa ___

  • Mostafa Ali
  • Mostafa Hassan
  • Mostafa Ibrahim
  • Mostafa Omar
  • Mostafa Ahmed
  • Mostafa Yusuf

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Irfan

Amira Yasmin Fatima Bilal Tariq

If you choose Mostafa

Ahmed Ibrahim Fatima Nour Hassan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irfan or Mostafa more popular?

Irfan is more popular, ranked #5596 compared to Mostafa at #5648 in the United States.

What do Irfan and Mostafa mean?

Irfan means "knowledge, wisdom, awareness" (Arabic (arafa) origin). Mostafa means "the chosen one, the elect" (Arabic origin).

Are Irfan and Mostafa boy or girl names?

Irfan is primarily a boy name. Mostafa is primarily a boy name.

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