Agasthya vs Jayan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Agasthya

Boy #3,679 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"he who humbles mountains"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Hindu Indian Tamil Sri Lankan Indonesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,679
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Agassi, Agast

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Jayan

Boy #3,506 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victorious, conqueror"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian South Asian Hindu Malayalam

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,506
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jay

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Agasthya Rank #3,679
Jayan Rank #3,506

Jayan is more popular, ranked #3506 vs #3679 for Agasthya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Agasthya ___

  • Agasthya Kumar
  • Agasthya Rajan
  • Agasthya Vikram
  • Agasthya Surya
  • Agasthya Mohan
  • Agasthya Narayanan

Jayan ___

  • Jayan Kumar
  • Jayan Dev
  • Jayan Raj
  • Jayan Arjun
  • Jayan Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Agasthya

Arjun Karthik Veda Priya Aditya

If you choose Jayan

Arjun Priya Nisha Veda Rohan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Agasthya or Jayan more popular?

Jayan is more popular, ranked #3506 compared to Agasthya at #3679 in the United States.

What do Agasthya and Jayan mean?

Agasthya means "he who humbles mountains" (Sanskrit origin). Jayan means "victorious, conqueror" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Agasthya and Jayan boy or girl names?

Agasthya is primarily a boy name. Jayan is primarily a boy name.

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