Rayhan vs Tarek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Tarek

Boy #4,151 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"morning star, night visitor"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,151
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tar, Rek

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Popularity Comparison

Rayhan Rank #4,021
Tarek Rank #4,151

Rayhan is more popular, ranked #4021 vs #4151 for Tarek.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rayhan ___

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

Tarek ___

  • Tarek Hassan
  • Tarek Malik
  • Tarek Ahmed
  • Tarek Omar
  • Tarek Yusuf
  • Tarek Samir

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rayhan

Yasmin Zara Omar Layla Tariq

If you choose Tarek

Sami Nadia Layla Omar Yasmine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rayhan or Tarek more popular?

Rayhan is more popular, ranked #4021 compared to Tarek at #4151 in the United States.

What do Rayhan and Tarek mean?

Rayhan means "sweet basil, fragrant herb" (Arabic origin). Tarek means "morning star, night visitor" (Arabic origin).

Are Rayhan and Tarek boy or girl names?

Rayhan is primarily a boy name. Tarek is primarily a boy name.

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