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Hadi vs Sultan

Which is more popular?
Hadi and Sultan are given to a similar number of US babies today.
HadiSultan
Meaning guide, leader ruler, authority
Origin arabic arabic
Gender Boy Boy
Pronunciation HAA-dee SUL-tun
Syllables 2 2
First appeared00
Peak year2025 (142)2025 (161)
In 202500
TrendSteadyRising
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Hadi Sultan
198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeHadiSultan
2020s 613 816
2010s 898 716
2000s 751 293
1990s 211 238
1980s 62 166
1970s 0 158
1960s 0 9

What does Hadi mean?

From the root h-d-y (ه-د-ي, 'to guide, to lead rightly'), meaning 'guide, leader, one who directs to the right path'. Al-Hadi is also one of the names of God; as an everyday human given name it is common and is presented here in that sense.

What does Sultan mean?

From Arabic 'sultan', originally an abstract noun meaning 'strength, authority, rulership' (from 'sulta', power/authority), later a sovereign's title. Note: 'ruler/authority', and distinct from 'malik' (king) proper.

Frequently asked questions

Is Hadi or Sultan more popular?

Hadi and Sultan are given to a similar number of US babies today.

What is the difference between Hadi and Sultan?

Hadi means guide, leader (arabic origin), while Sultan means ruler, authority (arabic origin).

Which name is older, Hadi or Sultan?

In US records, Hadi first appears in 0 and Sultan in 0, so Hadi has the longer recorded history.