Bohdi vs Shaan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bohdi

Boy #1,938 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"enlightenment, awakening"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

American Buddhist Indian Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,938
Total SSA Count
81
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bo, Bod

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Shaan

Boy #2,092 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"pride, glory, dignity"

Origin: Urdu/Persian

Cultural Roots

Indian Pakistani Bangladeshi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,092
Total SSA Count
72
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sha, Shy, Shie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Bohdi Rank #1,938
Shaan Rank #2,092

Bohdi is more popular, ranked #1938 vs #2092 for Shaan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bohdi ___

  • Bohdi James
  • Bohdi Lee
  • Bohdi River
  • Bohdi Sage
  • Bohdi Grey
  • Bohdi Oak

Shaan ___

  • Shaan Kumar
  • Shaan Dev
  • Shaan Raj
  • Shaan Ali
  • Shaan Ahmed
  • Shaan Raza

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bohdi

Zen Karma Luna Sage Wilder

If you choose Shaan

Aryan Zain Riya Priya Anika

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bohdi or Shaan more popular?

Bohdi is more popular, ranked #1938 compared to Shaan at #2092 in the United States.

What do Bohdi and Shaan mean?

Bohdi means "enlightenment, awakening" (Sanskrit origin). Shaan means "pride, glory, dignity" (Urdu/Persian origin).

Are Bohdi and Shaan boy or girl names?

Bohdi is primarily a boy name. Shaan is primarily a boy name.

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