Shiva vs Prayan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shiva

Boy #5,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"auspicious, benign, propitious"

Origin: Sanskrit

Hindu Indian Nepali Balinese

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Boy #5,426 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"journey, departure"

Origin: Sanskrit

Nepali Indian Hindu

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Shiva Rank #5,599

Prayan Rank #5,426

Prayan is more popular, ranked #5426 vs #5599 for Shiva.

Is Shiva or Prayan more popular?

Prayan is more popular, ranked #5426 compared to Shiva at #5599 in the United States.

What do Shiva and Prayan mean?

Shiva means "auspicious, benign, propitious" (Sanskrit origin). Prayan means "journey, departure" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Shiva and Prayan boy or girl names?

Shiva is primarily a boy name. Prayan is primarily a boy name.