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Sultan vs Hadi

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

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

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

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Sultan or Hadi more popular?

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

What is the difference between Sultan and Hadi?

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

Which name is older, Sultan or Hadi?

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