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Shayaan vs Orion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shayaan

Boy #5,794 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"worthy, deserving, meritorious"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic South Asian Pakistani Indian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,794
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Orion

Boy #326 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rising in the sky, boundary"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#326
Total SSA Count
1,061
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Shayaan Rank #5,794
Orion Rank #326

Orion is more popular, ranked #326 vs #5794 for Shayaan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shayaan or Orion more popular?

Orion is more popular, ranked #326 compared to Shayaan at #5794 in the United States.

What do Shayaan and Orion mean?

Shayaan means "worthy, deserving, meritorious" (Arabic origin). Orion means "rising in the sky, boundary" (Greek origin).

Are Shayaan and Orion boy or girl names?

Shayaan is primarily a boy name. Orion is primarily a boy name.

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