Irfan vs Shayaan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irfan

Boy #5,596 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"knowledge, wisdom, awareness"

Origin: Arabic (arafa)

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Turkish Iranian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,596
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Irfy

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Shayaan

Boy #5,794 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"worthy, deserving, meritorious"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic South Asian Pakistani Indian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,794
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shay

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Popularity Comparison

Irfan Rank #5,596
Shayaan Rank #5,794

Irfan is more popular, ranked #5596 vs #5794 for Shayaan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Irfan ___

  • Irfan Ali
  • Irfan Hassan
  • Irfan Khalid
  • Irfan Tariq
  • Irfan Bilal
  • Irfan Zaid

Shayaan ___

  • Shayaan Ali
  • Shayaan Ahmad
  • Shayaan Hassan
  • Shayaan Raza
  • Shayaan Zain
  • Shayaan Omar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Irfan

Amira Yasmin Fatima Bilal Tariq

If you choose Shayaan

Zainab Arhan Fatima Ibrahim Ayesha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irfan or Shayaan more popular?

Irfan is more popular, ranked #5596 compared to Shayaan at #5794 in the United States.

What do Irfan and Shayaan mean?

Irfan means "knowledge, wisdom, awareness" (Arabic (arafa) origin). Shayaan means "worthy, deserving, meritorious" (Arabic origin).

Are Irfan and Shayaan boy or girl names?

Irfan is primarily a boy name. Shayaan is primarily a boy name.

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