Ansh vs Shayan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ansh

Boy #1,886 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"a part, portion, share"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,886
Total SSA Count
85
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Shayan

Boy #1,749 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"worthy, deserving"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,749
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shay

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ansh Rank #1,886
Shayan Rank #1,749

Shayan is more popular, ranked #1749 vs #1886 for Ansh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ansh ___

  • Ansh Raj
  • Ansh Dev
  • Ansh Kumar
  • Ansh Vikram
  • Ansh Aryan
  • Ansh Neel

Shayan ___

  • Shayan Alexander
  • Shayan James
  • Shayan Michael
  • Shayan Daniel
  • Shayan Reza

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ansh

Arya Ananya Dhruv Riya Veer

If you choose Shayan

Dara Cyrus Aryan Layla Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ansh or Shayan more popular?

Shayan is more popular, ranked #1749 compared to Ansh at #1886 in the United States.

What do Ansh and Shayan mean?

Ansh means "a part, portion, share" (Sanskrit origin). Shayan means "worthy, deserving" (Persian origin).

Are Ansh and Shayan boy or girl names?

Ansh is primarily a boy name. Shayan is primarily a boy name.

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