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