What does Haider mean?

Haider as a name for boys is of Arabic origin, and Haider means "lion". Haider is a variant form of Haidar (Arabic).

STARTS WITH Ha-

ASSOCIATED WITH arabic, lion

Variations

VARIANTS Hyder, Hayder, Haydar

How popular is Haider?

Haider is an unusual first name for males but a very prominent surname for both adults and children (#9929 out of 150436, Top 7%). (2000 U.S. CENSUS)

Similar Names

Haider is alike in pronunciation to Hadar, Hadur and Heder. Other suggested similar-sounding names are Bailer, Balder, Caide, Caiden▲, Calder, Gainer, Hadden, Haden▼, Hailey, Halden, Halver, Hammer, Harden, Hardey, Harinder, Harper, Havier, Hayden, Heiner, Heitor, Hideo, Jader, Jaide, Jaiden, Kaiden▲, Kaiser▲, Lander, Maier, Nader, Nailer, Raiden▲, Rainer, Rayder, Rider, Sander, Snider, Spider, Tailer, Vander, Walder, Xander▲ and Zander▲. These names tend to be more frequently used than Haider.