Pranav vs Shaan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pranav

Boy #2,276 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pilot, one who steers"

Origin: Sanskrit

Hindu Indian Sanskrit South Asian

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Boy #2,092 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pride, glory, dignity"

Origin: Urdu/Persian

Indian Pakistani Bangladeshi

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Pranav Rank #2,276

Shaan Rank #2,092

Shaan is more popular, ranked #2092 vs #2276 for Pranav.

Is Pranav or Shaan more popular?

Shaan is more popular, ranked #2092 compared to Pranav at #2276 in the United States.

What do Pranav and Shaan mean?

Pranav means "pilot, one who steers" (Sanskrit origin). Shaan means "pride, glory, dignity" (Urdu/Persian origin).

Are Pranav and Shaan boy or girl names?

Pranav is primarily a boy name. Shaan is primarily a boy name.