Ansh vs Shiv

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

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Shiv

Boy #1,776 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"auspicious, benevolent"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Hindu Indian Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,776
Total SSA Count
92
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ansh Rank #1,886
Shiv Rank #1,776

Shiv is more popular, ranked #1776 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

Shiv ___

  • Shiv Raj
  • Shiv Kumar
  • Shiv Prasad
  • Shiv Shankar
  • Shiv Dev

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ansh

Arya Ananya Dhruv Riya Veer

If you choose Shiv

Arjun Priya Ananya Krishna Lakshmi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ansh or Shiv more popular?

Shiv is more popular, ranked #1776 compared to Ansh at #1886 in the United States.

What do Ansh and Shiv mean?

Ansh means "a part, portion, share" (Sanskrit origin). Shiv means "auspicious, benevolent" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Ansh and Shiv boy or girl names?

Ansh is primarily a boy name. Shiv is primarily a boy name.

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