Mehran vs Salar

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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Salar

Boy #3,836 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"leader, commander, chief"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Afghan Kurdish Central Asian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,836
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sal

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Popularity Comparison

Mehran Rank #3,922
Salar Rank #3,836

Salar is more popular, ranked #3836 vs #3922 for Mehran.

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

Salar ___

  • Salar Ahmad
  • Salar Mohammed
  • Salar Hassan
  • Salar Ali
  • Salar Reza

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mehran

Dariush Arash Cyrus Shireen Nasrin

If you choose Salar

Darius Cyrus Aryan Layla Parisa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mehran or Salar more popular?

Salar is more popular, ranked #3836 compared to Mehran at #3922 in the United States.

What do Mehran and Salar mean?

Mehran means "sun, love, benevolence" (Persian origin). Salar means "leader, commander, chief" (Persian origin).

Are Mehran and Salar boy or girl names?

Mehran is primarily a boy name. Salar is primarily a boy name.

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