Abdul vs Shayan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abdul

Boy #1,818 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"worshipper, devotee"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,818
Total SSA Count
89
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Abdi, Ab

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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
Nicknames
Shay

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Abdul Rank #1,818
Shayan Rank #1,749

Shayan is more popular, ranked #1749 vs #1818 for Abdul.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abdul ___

  • Abdul Rahman
  • Abdul Kareem
  • Abdul Malik
  • Abdul Rahim
  • Abdul Aziz
  • Abdul Jabbar

Shayan ___

  • Shayan Alexander
  • Shayan James
  • Shayan Michael
  • Shayan Daniel
  • Shayan Reza

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abdul

Ahmad Ibrahim Fatima Aisha Omar

If you choose Shayan

Dara Cyrus Aryan Layla Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abdul or Shayan more popular?

Shayan is more popular, ranked #1749 compared to Abdul at #1818 in the United States.

What do Abdul and Shayan mean?

Abdul means "worshipper, devotee" (Arabic origin). Shayan means "worthy, deserving" (Persian origin).

Are Abdul and Shayan boy or girl names?

Abdul is primarily a boy name. Shayan is primarily a boy name.

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