Guhan vs Shah

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

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Shah

Boy #6,038 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"king, emperor, ruler"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Pakistani Indian Central Asian Bangladeshi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,038
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shah

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Popularity Comparison

Guhan Rank #6,114
Shah Rank #6,038

Shah is more popular, ranked #6038 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

Shah ___

  • Shah Ali
  • Shah Reza
  • Shah Hassan
  • Shah Mohammad
  • Shah Cyrus
  • Shah Darius

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Guhan

Arjun Kavya Priya Siddharth Ananya

If you choose Shah

Cyrus Darius Leila Yasmin Reza

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Guhan or Shah more popular?

Shah is more popular, ranked #6038 compared to Guhan at #6114 in the United States.

What do Guhan and Shah mean?

Guhan means "cave dweller, one who lives in the cave" (Sanskrit origin). Shah means "king, emperor, ruler" (Persian origin).

Are Guhan and Shah boy or girl names?

Guhan is primarily a boy name. Shah is primarily a boy name.

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