Irfan vs Shiven

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Irfan Rank #5,596
Shiven Rank #5,536

Shiven is more popular, ranked #5536 vs #5596 for Irfan.

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

Shiven ___

  • Shiven Raj
  • Shiven Kumar
  • Shiven Dev
  • Shiven Arjun
  • Shiven Pranav

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Irfan

Amira Yasmin Fatima Bilal Tariq

If you choose Shiven

Aryan Priya Rohan Ananya Vikram

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irfan or Shiven more popular?

Shiven is more popular, ranked #5536 compared to Irfan at #5596 in the United States.

What do Irfan and Shiven mean?

Irfan means "knowledge, wisdom, awareness" (Arabic (arafa) origin). Shiven means "auspicious, blessed" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Irfan and Shiven boy or girl names?

Irfan is primarily a boy name. Shiven is primarily a boy name.

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