Arnav vs Shivam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arnav

Boy #3,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ocean, sea, flowing water"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,845
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arn

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Shivam

Boy #3,664 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"auspicious, sacred, benevolent"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,664
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shiv

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Popularity Comparison

Arnav Rank #3,845
Shivam Rank #3,664

Shivam is more popular, ranked #3664 vs #3845 for Arnav.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arnav ___

  • Arnav Kumar
  • Arnav Raj
  • Arnav Dev
  • Arnav Vikram
  • Arnav Aditya

Shivam ___

  • Shivam Kumar
  • Shivam Raj
  • Shivam Dev
  • Shivam Prasad
  • Shivam Nath

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arnav

Arjun Vivaan Advait Ananya Anika

If you choose Shivam

Arjun Rohan Priya Ananya Kabir

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arnav or Shivam more popular?

Shivam is more popular, ranked #3664 compared to Arnav at #3845 in the United States.

What do Arnav and Shivam mean?

Arnav means "ocean, sea, flowing water" (Sanskrit origin). Shivam means "auspicious, sacred, benevolent" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Arnav and Shivam boy or girl names?

Arnav is primarily a boy name. Shivam is primarily a boy name.

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