Guhan vs Mayan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Guhan

Boy #6,114 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cave dweller, one who lives in the cave"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Tamil Indian Sri Lankan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,114
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gu, Guha

Playground Safety Score

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Mayan

Girl #5,149 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spring of water, fountain"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,149
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May, Maya

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Guhan Rank #6,114
Mayan Rank #5,149

Mayan is more popular, ranked #5149 vs #6114 for Guhan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Guhan ___

  • Guhan Kumar
  • Guhan Raj
  • Guhan Dev
  • Guhan Arjun
  • Guhan Kiran
  • Guhan Vikram

Mayan ___

  • Mayan Rose
  • Mayan Grace
  • Mayan Jade
  • Mayan Elise
  • Mayan Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Guhan

Arjun Kavya Priya Siddharth Ananya

If you choose Mayan

Noa Tal Lior Yael Eitan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Guhan or Mayan more popular?

Mayan is more popular, ranked #5149 compared to Guhan at #6114 in the United States.

What do Guhan and Mayan mean?

Guhan means "cave dweller, one who lives in the cave" (Sanskrit origin). Mayan means "spring of water, fountain" (Hebrew origin).

Are Guhan and Mayan boy or girl names?

Guhan is primarily a boy name. Mayan is primarily a girl name.

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