Saber vs Shah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Saber

Boy #5,972 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"patient, steadfast, enduring"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Persian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,972
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sabe

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Shah

Boy #6,038 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"king, emperor, ruler"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Pakistani Indian Central Asian Bangladeshi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,038
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shah

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Saber Rank #5,972
Shah Rank #6,038

Saber is more popular, ranked #5972 vs #6038 for Shah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Saber ___

  • Saber Ali
  • Saber Hassan
  • Saber Malik
  • Saber Leon
  • Saber James

Shah ___

  • Shah Ali
  • Shah Reza
  • Shah Hassan
  • Shah Mohammad
  • Shah Cyrus
  • Shah Darius

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Saber

Zafir Tariq Layla Amira Karim

If you choose Shah

Cyrus Darius Leila Yasmin Reza

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saber or Shah more popular?

Saber is more popular, ranked #5972 compared to Shah at #6038 in the United States.

What do Saber and Shah mean?

Saber means "patient, steadfast, enduring" (Arabic origin). Shah means "king, emperor, ruler" (Persian origin).

Are Saber and Shah boy or girl names?

Saber is primarily a boy name. Shah is primarily a boy name.

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