Karthikeya vs Rishik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karthikeya

Boy #5,222 Most Popular 5 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Kartikey, the god of war"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Tamil Telugu Malayalam

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,222
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
5
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Karthikeya Rank #5,222
Rishik Rank #5,316

Karthikeya is more popular, ranked #5222 vs #5316 for Rishik.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karthikeya or Rishik more popular?

Karthikeya is more popular, ranked #5222 compared to Rishik at #5316 in the United States.

What do Karthikeya and Rishik mean?

Karthikeya means "son of Kartikey, the god of war" (Sanskrit origin). Rishik means "sage, seer, enlightened one" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Karthikeya and Rishik boy or girl names?

Karthikeya is primarily a boy name. Rishik is primarily a boy name.

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