Agasthya vs Shivam

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

Shivam

Boy #3,664 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"auspicious, sacred, benevolent"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,664
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shiv

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Agasthya Rank #3,679
Shivam Rank #3,664

Shivam is more popular, ranked #3664 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

Shivam ___

  • Shivam Kumar
  • Shivam Raj
  • Shivam Dev
  • Shivam Prasad
  • Shivam Nath

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Agasthya

Arjun Karthik Veda Priya Aditya

If you choose Shivam

Arjun Rohan Priya Ananya Kabir

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Agasthya or Shivam more popular?

Shivam is more popular, ranked #3664 compared to Agasthya at #3679 in the United States.

What do Agasthya and Shivam mean?

Agasthya means "he who humbles mountains" (Sanskrit origin). Shivam means "auspicious, sacred, benevolent" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Agasthya and Shivam boy or girl names?

Agasthya is primarily a boy name. Shivam is primarily a boy name.

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