What does Arash mean?
Arash is a legendary archer-hero of Persian myth, his name linked to “truthful.”
What does Reza mean?
Reza means “contentment” or “satisfaction” in Persian.
Arash vs Reza
Which is more popular?
Reza is more popular than Arash today: about 50 US babies were given the name Reza in 2025, compared with 20 named Arash.
| Arash | Reza | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Truthful; legendary archer | Contentment |
| Origin | Persian | Persian |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | ah-RAHSH | reh-ZAH |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1972 | 1966 |
| Peak year | 1982 (41) | 2025 (50) |
| In 2025 | 20 | 50 |
| Trend | Rising | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Arash
Reza
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Arash | Reza |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 98 | 252 |
| 2010s | 113 | 254 |
| 2000s | 97 | 172 |
| 1990s | 203 | 156 |
| 1980s | 333 | 215 |
| 1970s | 129 | 150 |
| 1960s | 0 | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arash or Reza more popular?
Reza is more popular than Arash today: about 50 US babies were given the name Reza in 2025, compared with 20 named Arash.
What is the difference between Arash and Reza?
Arash means Truthful; legendary archer (Persian origin), while Reza means Contentment (Persian origin).
Which name is older, Arash or Reza?
In US records, Arash first appears in 1972 and Reza in 1966, so Reza has the longer recorded history.