Armaan vs Shiv

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Armaan

Boy #1,591 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wish, longing, desire"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

South Asian Persian Pakistani Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,591
Total SSA Count
108
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Shiv

Boy #1,776 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"auspicious, benevolent"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Hindu Indian Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,776
Total SSA Count
92
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Armaan Rank #1,591
Shiv Rank #1,776

Armaan is more popular, ranked #1591 vs #1776 for Shiv.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Armaan or Shiv more popular?

Armaan is more popular, ranked #1591 compared to Shiv at #1776 in the United States.

What do Armaan and Shiv mean?

Armaan means "wish, longing, desire" (Persian origin). Shiv means "auspicious, benevolent" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Armaan and Shiv boy or girl names?

Armaan is primarily a boy name. Shiv is primarily a boy name.

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