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Shreyan

♂ Boy

Pronounced SHRAY-ahn /ˈʃreɪ.ɑn/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit shreyan, 'better, superior; auspicious, excellent, prosperous'Medium

In 30 seconds: Auspicious and excellent: Shreyan is Sanskrit for 'superior, auspicious, prosperous'. Bright, modern, and strong.

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit shreyan, 'better, superior; auspicious, excellent, prosperous'

U.S. rank (2025)#4023 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births27 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 596

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Shreyan comes from Sanskrit shreyan, 'better, superior; auspicious, excellent, prosperous' (from shreyas, 'the good'). A bright, modern name across India.

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, auspicious at the root, and bright.

Did you know? Shreyan means 'better, superior; auspicious, prosperous' in Sanskrit (from shreyas, 'the good, the excellent') — a bright, modern Indian name.

Overall data confidence 78%

Sanskrit references — shreyan — etymology

Variations

ShreyasShreyaan

Nicknames

Shrey

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shreyan mean?

Shreyan is Sanskrit for 'better, superior; auspicious, prosperous'.

How do you pronounce Shreyan?

It's said SHRAY-ahn /ˈʃreɪ.ɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Shreyan a boy or girl name?

Shreyan is a boy's name.

How popular is Shreyan?

Shreyan is a rare name in the U.S.