Shiven vs Varun

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Varun

Boy #5,344 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"god of water, sky and cosmic order"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,344
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Var, Varu

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Shiven Rank #5,536
Varun Rank #5,344

Varun is more popular, ranked #5344 vs #5536 for Shiven.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Shiven ___

  • Shiven Raj
  • Shiven Kumar
  • Shiven Dev
  • Shiven Arjun
  • Shiven Pranav

Varun ___

  • Varun Raj
  • Varun Dev
  • Varun Arjun
  • Varun Kiran
  • Varun Shan
  • Varun Pranav

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Shiven

Aryan Priya Rohan Ananya Vikram

If you choose Varun

Arjun Kiran Priya Divya Rohit

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shiven or Varun more popular?

Varun is more popular, ranked #5344 compared to Shiven at #5536 in the United States.

What do Shiven and Varun mean?

Shiven means "auspicious, blessed" (Sanskrit origin). Varun means "god of water, sky and cosmic order" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Shiven and Varun boy or girl names?

Shiven is primarily a boy name. Varun is primarily a boy name.

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