Arjan vs Shiv

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Popularity Comparison

Arjan Rank #1,609
Shiv Rank #1,776

Arjan is more popular, ranked #1609 vs #1776 for Shiv.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arjan ___

  • Arjan Singh
  • Arjan Dev
  • Arjan Raj
  • Arjan Preet
  • Arjan Jeet
  • Arjan Veer

Shiv ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arjan

Gurpreet Harjot Simran Manpreet Harbir

If you choose Shiv

Arjun Priya Ananya Krishna Lakshmi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arjan or Shiv more popular?

Arjan is more popular, ranked #1609 compared to Shiv at #1776 in the United States.

What do Arjan and Shiv mean?

Arjan means "white, silver" (Sanskrit (Arjuna) origin). Shiv means "auspicious, benevolent" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Arjan and Shiv boy or girl names?

Arjan is primarily a boy name. Shiv is primarily a boy name.

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