Avan vs Shivay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avan

Boy #3,859 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"living water, strength"

Origin: Hebrew/Persian

Cultural Roots

English Indian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,859
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Av

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Shivay

Boy #3,866 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Shiva, belonging to Shiva"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Hindu Indian South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,866
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shiv

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Popularity Comparison

Avan Rank #3,859
Shivay Rank #3,866

Avan is more popular, ranked #3859 vs #3866 for Shivay.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Avan ___

  • Avan James
  • Avan Michael
  • Avan Alexander
  • Avan Cole
  • Avan Reid
  • Avan Grey

Shivay ___

  • Shivay Kumar
  • Shivay Dev
  • Shivay Ram
  • Shivay Nath
  • Shivay Prasad

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Ethan Logan Zara Aria Rowan

If you choose Shivay

Anaya Aryan Diya Rohan Priya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avan or Shivay more popular?

Avan is more popular, ranked #3859 compared to Shivay at #3866 in the United States.

What do Avan and Shivay mean?

Avan means "living water, strength" (Hebrew/Persian origin). Shivay means "of Shiva, belonging to Shiva" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Avan and Shivay boy or girl names?

Avan is primarily a boy name. Shivay is primarily a boy name.

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