Ashwin vs Shivam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ashwin Rank #3,494
Shivam Rank #3,664

Ashwin is more popular, ranked #3494 vs #3664 for Shivam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ashwin ___

  • Ashwin Raj
  • Ashwin Kumar
  • Ashwin Dev
  • Ashwin James
  • Ashwin Lee

Shivam ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Ashwin

Arjun Priya Nisha Rohan Meera

If you choose Shivam

Arjun Rohan Priya Ananya Kabir

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashwin or Shivam more popular?

Ashwin is more popular, ranked #3494 compared to Shivam at #3664 in the United States.

What do Ashwin and Shivam mean?

Ashwin means "horse tamer" (Sanskrit origin). Shivam means "auspicious, sacred, benevolent" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Ashwin and Shivam boy or girl names?

Ashwin is primarily a boy name. Shivam is primarily a boy name.

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