Eeshan 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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Eeshan Rank #5,822
Shayaan Rank #5,794

Shayaan is more popular, ranked #5794 vs #5822 for Eeshan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eeshan ___

  • Eeshan Kumar
  • Eeshan Dev
  • Eeshan Raj
  • Eeshan Veer
  • Eeshan Arjun
  • Eeshan Rohan

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 Eeshan

Arjun Rohan Vivaan Aarav Diya

If you choose Shayaan

Zainab Arhan Fatima Ibrahim Ayesha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eeshan or Shayaan more popular?

Shayaan is more popular, ranked #5794 compared to Eeshan at #5822 in the United States.

What do Eeshan and Shayaan mean?

Eeshan means "ruler, lord" (Sanskrit origin). Shayaan means "worthy, deserving, meritorious" (Arabic origin).

Are Eeshan and Shayaan boy or girl names?

Eeshan is primarily a boy name. Shayaan is primarily a boy name.

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