Hadi vs Shayan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hadi

Boy #1,606 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the one who is rightly guided"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Pakistani Turkish Somali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,606
Total SSA Count
106
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Hadi Rank #1,606
Shayan Rank #1,749

Hadi is more popular, ranked #1606 vs #1749 for Shayan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hadi ___

  • Hadi Ali
  • Hadi Hassan
  • Hadi Omar
  • Hadi Karim
  • Hadi Bilal
  • Hadi Nasser

Shayan ___

  • Shayan Alexander
  • Shayan James
  • Shayan Michael
  • Shayan Daniel
  • Shayan Reza

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hadi

Mahdi Youssef Fatima Aisha Layla

If you choose Shayan

Dara Cyrus Aryan Layla Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hadi or Shayan more popular?

Hadi is more popular, ranked #1606 compared to Shayan at #1749 in the United States.

What do Hadi and Shayan mean?

Hadi means "the one who is rightly guided" (Arabic origin). Shayan means "worthy, deserving" (Persian origin).

Are Hadi and Shayan boy or girl names?

Hadi is primarily a boy name. Shayan is primarily a boy name.

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