Majid vs Waris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Majid

Boy #3,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"glorious, noble, honored"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Persian South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,848
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Majd, Maji

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Waris

Boy #3,677 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"heir, inheritor"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Somali West African South Asian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,677
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
War, Way, Waie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Majid Rank #3,848
Waris Rank #3,677

Waris is more popular, ranked #3677 vs #3848 for Majid.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Majid ___

  • Majid Ali
  • Majid Hassan
  • Majid Abdullah
  • Majid Ibrahim
  • Majid Mohammed

Waris ___

  • Waris James
  • Waris Alexander
  • Waris Emmanuel
  • Waris David
  • Waris Thomas
  • Waris Omar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Majid

Hamid Khalid Rashid Fatima Amina

If you choose Waris

Tariq Yusuf Amina Zara Hassan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Majid or Waris more popular?

Waris is more popular, ranked #3677 compared to Majid at #3848 in the United States.

What do Majid and Waris mean?

Majid means "glorious, noble, honored" (Arabic origin). Waris means "heir, inheritor" (Arabic origin).

Are Majid and Waris boy or girl names?

Majid is primarily a boy name. Waris is primarily a boy name.

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