Rashaad vs Siraj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rashaad

Boy #3,470 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"good judgment, righteous guidance"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic African-American Islamic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,470
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rash, Shaad

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Siraj

Boy #3,587 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lamp, light"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,587
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Raj

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Rashaad Rank #3,470
Siraj Rank #3,587

Rashaad is more popular, ranked #3470 vs #3587 for Siraj.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rashaad ___

  • Rashaad James
  • Rashaad Marcus
  • Rashaad Andre
  • Rashaad Michael
  • Rashaad Xavier

Siraj ___

  • Siraj Muhammad
  • Siraj Ali
  • Siraj Omar
  • Siraj Hassan
  • Siraj Khalid
  • Siraj Yusuf

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rashaad

Malik Jamal Aisha Zara Kareem

If you choose Siraj

Noor Zaid Amir Yasmin Layla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rashaad or Siraj more popular?

Rashaad is more popular, ranked #3470 compared to Siraj at #3587 in the United States.

What do Rashaad and Siraj mean?

Rashaad means "good judgment, righteous guidance" (Arabic origin). Siraj means "lamp, light" (Arabic origin).

Are Rashaad and Siraj boy or girl names?

Rashaad is primarily a boy name. Siraj is primarily a boy name.

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