Armaan vs Shayan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Armaan Rank #1,591
Shayan Rank #1,749

Armaan is more popular, ranked #1591 vs #1749 for Shayan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Armaan ___

  • Armaan Ali
  • Armaan Raza
  • Armaan Shah
  • Armaan Noor
  • Armaan Khan
  • Armaan Malik

Shayan ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Armaan

Zara Aisha Rayan Fatima Daniyal

If you choose Shayan

Dara Cyrus Aryan Layla Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Armaan or Shayan more popular?

Armaan is more popular, ranked #1591 compared to Shayan at #1749 in the United States.

What do Armaan and Shayan mean?

Armaan means "wish, longing, desire" (Persian origin). Shayan means "worthy, deserving" (Persian origin).

Are Armaan and Shayan boy or girl names?

Armaan is primarily a boy name. Shayan is primarily a boy name.

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