Aditya vs Shaan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shaan

Boy #2,092 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"pride, glory, dignity"

Origin: Urdu/Persian

Cultural Roots

Indian Pakistani Bangladeshi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,092
Total SSA Count
72
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sha, Shy, Shie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Aditya Rank #2,150
Shaan Rank #2,092

Shaan is more popular, ranked #2092 vs #2150 for Aditya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aditya ___

  • Aditya Kumar
  • Aditya Raj
  • Aditya Vikram
  • Aditya Arjun
  • Aditya Rohan
  • Aditya Kiran

Shaan ___

  • Shaan Kumar
  • Shaan Dev
  • Shaan Raj
  • Shaan Ali
  • Shaan Ahmed
  • Shaan Raza

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aditya

Arjun Vikas Rohit Priya Ananya

If you choose Shaan

Aryan Zain Riya Priya Anika

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aditya or Shaan more popular?

Shaan is more popular, ranked #2092 compared to Aditya at #2150 in the United States.

What do Aditya and Shaan mean?

Aditya means "son of Aditi" (Sanskrit origin). Shaan means "pride, glory, dignity" (Urdu/Persian origin).

Are Aditya and Shaan boy or girl names?

Aditya is primarily a boy name. Shaan is primarily a boy name.

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