Badr vs Shayaan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shayaan

Boy #5,794 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"worthy, deserving, meritorious"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic South Asian Pakistani Indian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,794
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shay

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Badr Rank #5,969
Shayaan Rank #5,794

Shayaan is more popular, ranked #5794 vs #5969 for Badr.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Badr ___

  • Badr Ali
  • Badr Hassan
  • Badr Muhammad
  • Badr Khalid
  • Badr Yusuf

Shayaan ___

  • Shayaan Ali
  • Shayaan Ahmad
  • Shayaan Hassan
  • Shayaan Raza
  • Shayaan Zain
  • Shayaan Omar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Badr

Zaid Omar Layla Nour Sana

If you choose Shayaan

Zainab Arhan Fatima Ibrahim Ayesha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Badr or Shayaan more popular?

Shayaan is more popular, ranked #5794 compared to Badr at #5969 in the United States.

What do Badr and Shayaan mean?

Badr means "full moon" (Arabic origin). Shayaan means "worthy, deserving, meritorious" (Arabic origin).

Are Badr and Shayaan boy or girl names?

Badr is primarily a boy name. Shayaan is primarily a boy name.

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