Karthikeya vs Rishav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karthikeya

Boy #5,222 Most Popular 5 Syllables

"son of Kartikey, the god of war"

Origin: Sanskrit

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Boy #5,109 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"excellent, the best, superior"

Origin: Sanskrit Ṛṣabha

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Karthikeya Rank #5,222

Rishav Rank #5,109

Rishav is more popular, ranked #5109 vs #5222 for Karthikeya.

Is Karthikeya or Rishav more popular?

Rishav is more popular, ranked #5109 compared to Karthikeya at #5222 in the United States.

What do Karthikeya and Rishav mean?

Karthikeya means "son of Kartikey, the god of war" (Sanskrit origin). Rishav means "excellent, the best, superior" (Sanskrit Ṛṣabha origin).

Are Karthikeya and Rishav boy or girl names?

Karthikeya is primarily a boy name. Rishav is primarily a boy name.