Eshaan vs Nilan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eshaan

Boy #3,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"northeast direction, auspicious"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Pakistani Bengali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,026
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shaan, Esh

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Nilan

Boy #2,980 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blue, sky-colored"

Origin: Tamil

Cultural Roots

Tamil Indian Sri Lankan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,980
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nil

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Popularity Comparison

Eshaan Rank #3,026
Nilan Rank #2,980

Nilan is more popular, ranked #2980 vs #3026 for Eshaan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eshaan ___

  • Eshaan Dev
  • Eshaan Raj
  • Eshaan Aryan
  • Eshaan Kumar
  • Eshaan Veer
  • Eshaan Kiran

Nilan ___

  • Nilan James
  • Nilan Raj
  • Nilan Dev
  • Nilan Kumar
  • Nilan Arjun
  • Nilan Sai

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Arun Priya Sona Kiran Diya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eshaan or Nilan more popular?

Nilan is more popular, ranked #2980 compared to Eshaan at #3026 in the United States.

What do Eshaan and Nilan mean?

Eshaan means "northeast direction, auspicious" (Sanskrit origin). Nilan means "blue, sky-colored" (Tamil origin).

Are Eshaan and Nilan boy or girl names?

Eshaan is primarily a boy name. Nilan is primarily a boy name.

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