Mehtab vs Roshan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mehtab

Boy #3,646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"moonlight, moonshine"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Iranian Pakistani Indian Muslim Afghan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,646
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mehti

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Roshan

Boy #3,692 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining, luminous"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Hindi Urdu Afghan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,692
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rosh

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mehtab Rank #3,646
Roshan Rank #3,692

Mehtab is more popular, ranked #3646 vs #3692 for Roshan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mehtab ___

  • Mehtab Ali
  • Mehtab Hassan
  • Mehtab Ahmed
  • Mehtab Reza
  • Mehtab Karim
  • Mehtab Javed

Roshan ___

  • Roshan Ali
  • Roshan Kabir
  • Roshan Dev
  • Roshan Raj
  • Roshan Singh
  • Roshan Kumar

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mehtab or Roshan more popular?

Mehtab is more popular, ranked #3646 compared to Roshan at #3692 in the United States.

What do Mehtab and Roshan mean?

Mehtab means "moonlight, moonshine" (Persian origin). Roshan means "bright, shining, luminous" (Persian origin).

Are Mehtab and Roshan boy or girl names?

Mehtab is primarily a boy name. Roshan is primarily a boy name.

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