Shaan vs Vikram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shaan

Boy #2,092 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"pride, glory, dignity"

Origin: Urdu/Persian

Cultural Roots

Indian Pakistani Bangladeshi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,092
Total SSA Count
72
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sha, Shy, Shie

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Vikram

Boy #2,283 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Brave, heroic, valiant"

Origin: Sanskrit vikrama

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali Sikh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,283
Total SSA Count
62
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Vik, Vicky

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Popularity Comparison

Shaan Rank #2,092
Vikram Rank #2,283

Shaan is more popular, ranked #2092 vs #2283 for Vikram.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Shaan ___

  • Shaan Kumar
  • Shaan Dev
  • Shaan Raj
  • Shaan Ali
  • Shaan Ahmed
  • Shaan Raza

Vikram ___

  • Vikram Raj
  • Vikram Aditya
  • Vikram Kumar
  • Vikram Singh
  • Vikram Dev
  • Vikram Nair

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Shaan

Aryan Zain Riya Priya Anika

If you choose Vikram

Arjun Priya Rohit Ananya Kiran

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shaan or Vikram more popular?

Shaan is more popular, ranked #2092 compared to Vikram at #2283 in the United States.

What do Shaan and Vikram mean?

Shaan means "pride, glory, dignity" (Urdu/Persian origin). Vikram means "Brave, heroic, valiant" (Sanskrit vikrama origin).

Are Shaan and Vikram boy or girl names?

Shaan is primarily a boy name. Vikram is primarily a boy name.

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