Angad vs Shaan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Angad

Boy #2,238 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"a limb of God, bound to God"

Origin: Sanskrit/Punjabi

Cultural Roots

Sikh Punjabi Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,238
Total SSA Count
64
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Angi

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Angad Rank #2,238
Shaan Rank #2,092

Shaan is more popular, ranked #2092 vs #2238 for Angad.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Angad ___

  • Angad Singh
  • Angad Preet
  • Angad Kaur
  • Angad Deep
  • Angad Jot
  • Angad Roop

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 Angad

Gurpreet Harpreet Simran Navneet Jaspreet

If you choose Shaan

Aryan Zain Riya Priya Anika

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Angad or Shaan more popular?

Shaan is more popular, ranked #2092 compared to Angad at #2238 in the United States.

What do Angad and Shaan mean?

Angad means "a limb of God, bound to God" (Sanskrit/Punjabi origin). Shaan means "pride, glory, dignity" (Urdu/Persian origin).

Are Angad and Shaan boy or girl names?

Angad is primarily a boy name. Shaan is primarily a boy name.

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