Arjan vs Shayan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arjan

Boy #1,609 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white, silver"

Origin: Sanskrit (Arjuna)

Cultural Roots

Dutch Punjabi Sikh Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,609
Total SSA Count
106
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Shayan

Boy #1,749 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"worthy, deserving"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,749
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Arjan Rank #1,609
Shayan Rank #1,749

Arjan is more popular, ranked #1609 vs #1749 for Shayan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arjan or Shayan more popular?

Arjan is more popular, ranked #1609 compared to Shayan at #1749 in the United States.

What do Arjan and Shayan mean?

Arjan means "white, silver" (Sanskrit (Arjuna) origin). Shayan means "worthy, deserving" (Persian origin).

Are Arjan and Shayan boy or girl names?

Arjan is primarily a boy name. Shayan is primarily a boy name.

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