Gretal vs Shaheen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shaheen

Boy #4,759 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peregrine falcon"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Pakistani Iranian Afghan Arab

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,759
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shah, Shahi

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Gretal Rank #61,988
Shaheen Rank #4,759

Shaheen is more popular, ranked #4759 vs #61988 for Gretal.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gretal ___

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Shaheen ___

  • Shaheen Ali
  • Shaheen Reza
  • Shaheen Khan
  • Shaheen Ahmad
  • Shaheen Hassan
  • Shaheen Malik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gretal or Shaheen more popular?

Shaheen is more popular, ranked #4759 compared to Gretal at #61988 in the United States.

What do Gretal and Shaheen mean?

Shaheen means "peregrine falcon" (Persian origin).

Are Gretal and Shaheen boy or girl names?

Gretal is primarily a girl name. Shaheen is primarily a boy name.

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