Shaurya vs Shiv

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shiv

Boy #1,776 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"auspicious, benevolent"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Hindu Indian Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,776
Total SSA Count
92
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Shaurya Rank #1,857
Shiv Rank #1,776

Shiv is more popular, ranked #1776 vs #1857 for Shaurya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Shaurya ___

  • Shaurya Raj
  • Shaurya Dev
  • Shaurya Kumar
  • Shaurya Veer
  • Shaurya Arjun
  • Shaurya Rajan

Shiv ___

  • Shiv Raj
  • Shiv Kumar
  • Shiv Prasad
  • Shiv Shankar
  • Shiv Dev

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Shaurya

Priya Arya Veer Diya Riya

If you choose Shiv

Arjun Priya Ananya Krishna Lakshmi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shaurya or Shiv more popular?

Shiv is more popular, ranked #1776 compared to Shaurya at #1857 in the United States.

What do Shaurya and Shiv mean?

Shaurya means "valor, bravery, courage" (Sanskrit origin). Shiv means "auspicious, benevolent" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Shaurya and Shiv boy or girl names?

Shaurya is primarily a boy name. Shiv is primarily a boy name.

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