Hussain vs Shayan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hussain

Boy #1,662 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"good, handsome, beautiful"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arab Pakistani Iranian Turkish Muslim communities worldwide

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,662
Total SSA Count
101
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Huss, Husy

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Popularity Comparison

Hussain Rank #1,662
Shayan Rank #1,749

Hussain is more popular, ranked #1662 vs #1749 for Shayan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hussain ___

  • Hussain Ali
  • Hussain Omar
  • Hussain Tariq
  • Hussain Raza
  • Hussain Ibrahim
  • Hussain Khalid

Shayan ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hussain

Hassan Fatima Zainab Ali Ibrahim

If you choose Shayan

Dara Cyrus Aryan Layla Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hussain or Shayan more popular?

Hussain is more popular, ranked #1662 compared to Shayan at #1749 in the United States.

What do Hussain and Shayan mean?

Hussain means "good, handsome, beautiful" (Arabic origin). Shayan means "worthy, deserving" (Persian origin).

Are Hussain and Shayan boy or girl names?

Hussain is primarily a boy name. Shayan is primarily a boy name.

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