Eshaan vs Nihal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eshaan

Boy #3,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"northeast direction, auspicious"

Origin: Sanskrit

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Boy #3,028 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young plant, sapling"

Origin: Turkish/Persian

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Eshaan Rank #3,026

Nihal Rank #3,028

Eshaan is more popular, ranked #3026 vs #3028 for Nihal.

Is Eshaan or Nihal more popular?

Eshaan is more popular, ranked #3026 compared to Nihal at #3028 in the United States.

What do Eshaan and Nihal mean?

Eshaan means "northeast direction, auspicious" (Sanskrit origin). Nihal means "young plant, sapling" (Turkish/Persian origin).

Are Eshaan and Nihal boy or girl names?

Eshaan is primarily a boy name. Nihal is primarily a boy name.