Mehran vs Rayhan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mehran

Boy #3,922 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun, love, benevolence"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Iranian Persian Afghan Azerbaijani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,922
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mehr, Ran

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Rayhan

Boy #4,021 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sweet basil, fragrant herb"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,021
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ray, Han, Rayan

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Popularity Comparison

Mehran Rank #3,922
Rayhan Rank #4,021

Mehran is more popular, ranked #3922 vs #4021 for Rayhan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mehran ___

  • Mehran Ali
  • Mehran Reza
  • Mehran Dariush
  • Mehran Cyrus
  • Mehran Aryan

Rayhan ___

  • Rayhan Ali
  • Rayhan Hassan
  • Rayhan Ahmad
  • Rayhan Kareem
  • Rayhan Yusuf
  • Rayhan Ibrahim

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mehran

Dariush Arash Cyrus Shireen Nasrin

If you choose Rayhan

Yasmin Zara Omar Layla Tariq

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mehran or Rayhan more popular?

Mehran is more popular, ranked #3922 compared to Rayhan at #4021 in the United States.

What do Mehran and Rayhan mean?

Mehran means "sun, love, benevolence" (Persian origin). Rayhan means "sweet basil, fragrant herb" (Arabic origin).

Are Mehran and Rayhan boy or girl names?

Mehran is primarily a boy name. Rayhan is primarily a boy name.

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