Keyan vs Roshan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keyan

Boy #3,671 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ancient, enduring, long-standing"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Persian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,671
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Key, Kee

Playground Safety Score

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Roshan

Boy #3,692 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining, luminous"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Hindi Urdu Afghan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,692
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rosh

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Keyan Rank #3,671
Roshan Rank #3,692

Keyan is more popular, ranked #3671 vs #3692 for Roshan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Keyan ___

  • Keyan James
  • Keyan Michael
  • Keyan Patrick
  • Keyan Liam
  • Keyan Sean
  • Keyan Finn

Roshan ___

  • Roshan Ali
  • Roshan Kabir
  • Roshan Dev
  • Roshan Raj
  • Roshan Singh
  • Roshan Kumar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Keyan

Declan Niamh Finn Ciara Rory

If you choose Roshan

Aryan Priya Kavya Darius Cyrus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keyan or Roshan more popular?

Keyan is more popular, ranked #3671 compared to Roshan at #3692 in the United States.

What do Keyan and Roshan mean?

Keyan means "ancient, enduring, long-standing" (Old Irish origin). Roshan means "bright, shining, luminous" (Persian origin).

Are Keyan and Roshan boy or girl names?

Keyan is primarily a boy name. Roshan is primarily a boy name.

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