Shahbaz vs Simran

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shahbaz

Boy #36,363 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"royal falcon"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Pakistani Indian Iranian Afghan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#36,363
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shah, Baz

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Simran

Girl #4,064 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"meditation on God, divine remembrance"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Punjabi Indian Sikh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,064
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sim, Simmi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Shahbaz Rank #36,363
Simran Rank #4,064

Simran is more popular, ranked #4064 vs #36363 for Shahbaz.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Shahbaz ___

  • Shahbaz Ali
  • Shahbaz Hassan
  • Shahbaz Ahmed
  • Shahbaz Khan
  • Shahbaz Raza

Simran ___

  • Simran Kaur
  • Simran Priya
  • Simran Anita
  • Simran Rani
  • Simran Maya
  • Simran Parveen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Shahbaz

Shahzad Zafar Raza Noor Laila

If you choose Simran

Arjun Gurpreet Manpreet Jasmine Naveen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shahbaz or Simran more popular?

Simran is more popular, ranked #4064 compared to Shahbaz at #36363 in the United States.

What do Shahbaz and Simran mean?

Shahbaz means "royal falcon" (Persian origin). Simran means "meditation on God, divine remembrance" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Shahbaz and Simran boy or girl names?

Shahbaz is primarily a boy name. Simran is primarily a girl name.

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