Alam vs Rishan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alam

Boy #3,580 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"world, universe"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Urdu Persian Malay South Asian

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Boy #3,571 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brilliance, luminous"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindu Tamil

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Alam Rank #3,580

Rishan Rank #3,571

Rishan is more popular, ranked #3571 vs #3580 for Alam.

Is Alam or Rishan more popular?

Rishan is more popular, ranked #3571 compared to Alam at #3580 in the United States.

What do Alam and Rishan mean?

Alam means "world, universe" (Arabic origin). Rishan means "brilliance, luminous" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Alam and Rishan boy or girl names?

Alam is primarily a boy name. Rishan is primarily a boy name.