What does Kamran mean?
Kamran means “successful” or “prosperous” in Persian.
What does Arash mean?
Arash is a legendary archer-hero of Persian myth, his name linked to “truthful.”
Kamran vs Arash
Which is more popular?
Kamran is more popular than Arash today: about 50 US babies were given the name Kamran in 2025, compared with 20 named Arash.
| Kamran | Arash | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Successful, prosperous | Truthful; legendary archer |
| Origin | Persian | Persian |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | kahm-RAHN | ah-RAHSH |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1965 | 1972 |
| Peak year | 2007 (94) | 1982 (41) |
| In 2025 | 50 | 20 |
| Trend | Steady | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Kamran
Arash
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Kamran | Arash |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 342 | 98 |
| 2010s | 693 | 113 |
| 2000s | 683 | 97 |
| 1990s | 372 | 203 |
| 1980s | 211 | 333 |
| 1970s | 91 | 129 |
| 1960s | 6 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kamran or Arash more popular?
Kamran is more popular than Arash today: about 50 US babies were given the name Kamran in 2025, compared with 20 named Arash.
What is the difference between Kamran and Arash?
Kamran means Successful, prosperous (Persian origin), while Arash means Truthful; legendary archer (Persian origin).
Which name is older, Kamran or Arash?
In US records, Kamran first appears in 1965 and Arash in 1972, so Kamran has the longer recorded history.