Karthik vs Rishik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karthik

Boy #5,386 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"born in the month of Kartik"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Tamil Telugu Kannada Malayalam

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Boy #5,316 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sage, seer, enlightened one"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindu South Asian

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Karthik Rank #5,386

Rishik Rank #5,316

Rishik is more popular, ranked #5316 vs #5386 for Karthik.

Is Karthik or Rishik more popular?

Rishik is more popular, ranked #5316 compared to Karthik at #5386 in the United States.

What do Karthik and Rishik mean?

Karthik means "born in the month of Kartik" (Sanskrit origin). Rishik means "sage, seer, enlightened one" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Karthik and Rishik boy or girl names?

Karthik is primarily a boy name. Rishik is primarily a boy name.