Agastya vs Ayan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Agastya

Boy #1,062 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"born of a pot, pot-born sage"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian Tamil

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,062
Total SSA Count
205
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Agu, Agastha

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Ayan

Boy #874 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic South Asian African Pakistani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#874
Total SSA Count
275
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ay

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Popularity Comparison

Agastya Rank #1,062
Ayan Rank #874

Ayan is more popular, ranked #874 vs #1062 for Agastya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Agastya ___

  • Agastya Dev
  • Agastya Raj
  • Agastya Neel
  • Agastya Kiran
  • Agastya Arjun

Ayan ___

  • Ayan James
  • Ayan Michael
  • Ayan David
  • Ayan Thomas
  • Ayan Lee
  • Ayan Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Agastya

Arjun Kiran Priya Ananya Rohan

If you choose Ayan

Zara Lena Omar Amir Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Agastya or Ayan more popular?

Ayan is more popular, ranked #874 compared to Agastya at #1062 in the United States.

What do Agastya and Ayan mean?

Agastya means "born of a pot, pot-born sage" (Sanskrit origin). Ayan means "gift of God" (Arabic origin).

Are Agastya and Ayan boy or girl names?

Agastya is primarily a boy name. Ayan is primarily a boy name.

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