Shayan vs Younis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shayan

Boy #1,749 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"worthy, deserving"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,749
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shay

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Younis

Boy #1,871 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dove, peaceful"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,871
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yous

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Shayan Rank #1,749
Younis Rank #1,871

Shayan is more popular, ranked #1749 vs #1871 for Younis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Shayan ___

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

Younis ___

  • Younis Ali
  • Younis Ibrahim
  • Younis Omar
  • Younis Khalid
  • Younis Hassan
  • Younis Tariq

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Shayan

Dara Cyrus Aryan Layla Nadia

If you choose Younis

Ibrahim Yusuf Maryam Fatima Amir

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shayan or Younis more popular?

Shayan is more popular, ranked #1749 compared to Younis at #1871 in the United States.

What do Shayan and Younis mean?

Shayan means "worthy, deserving" (Persian origin). Younis means "dove, peaceful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shayan and Younis boy or girl names?

Shayan is primarily a boy name. Younis is primarily a boy name.

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