What does Kaveh mean?
Kaveh is the blacksmith who leads a revolt against tyranny in the Shahnameh.
What does Arash mean?
Arash is a legendary archer-hero of Persian myth, his name linked to “truthful.”
Kaveh vs Arash
Which is more popular?
Arash is more popular than Kaveh today: about 20 US babies were given the name Arash in 2025, compared with 13 named Kaveh.
| Kaveh | Arash | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Royal; the heroic blacksmith | Truthful; legendary archer |
| Origin | Persian | Persian |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | KAH-veh | ah-RAHSH |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1973 | 1972 |
| Peak year | 1983 (18) | 1982 (41) |
| In 2025 | 13 | 20 |
| Trend | Rising | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Kaveh
Arash
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Kaveh | Arash |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 58 | 98 |
| 2010s | 87 | 113 |
| 2000s | 75 | 97 |
| 1990s | 60 | 203 |
| 1980s | 99 | 333 |
| 1970s | 42 | 129 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kaveh or Arash more popular?
Arash is more popular than Kaveh today: about 20 US babies were given the name Arash in 2025, compared with 13 named Kaveh.
What is the difference between Kaveh and Arash?
Kaveh means Royal; the heroic blacksmith (Persian origin), while Arash means Truthful; legendary archer (Persian origin).
Which name is older, Kaveh or Arash?
In US records, Kaveh first appears in 1973 and Arash in 1972, so Arash has the longer recorded history.