Muhammed vs Shayan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Muhammed

Boy #1,651 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"praised, praiseworthy"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic Pakistani South Asian African Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,651
Total SSA Count
102
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mo, Moe, Hamid

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Muhammed Rank #1,651
Shayan Rank #1,749

Muhammed is more popular, ranked #1651 vs #1749 for Shayan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Muhammed ___

  • Muhammed Ali
  • Muhammed Hassan
  • Muhammed Ibrahim
  • Muhammed Omar
  • Muhammed Yusuf
  • Muhammed Ahmed

Shayan ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Muhammed

Ibrahim Yusuf Hassan Fatima Aisha

If you choose Shayan

Dara Cyrus Aryan Layla Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Muhammed or Shayan more popular?

Muhammed is more popular, ranked #1651 compared to Shayan at #1749 in the United States.

What do Muhammed and Shayan mean?

Muhammed means "praised, praiseworthy" (Arabic origin). Shayan means "worthy, deserving" (Persian origin).

Are Muhammed and Shayan boy or girl names?

Muhammed is primarily a boy name. Shayan is primarily a boy name.

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