Krishna vs Keshav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Krishna

Boy #2,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, blue-black"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindu Nepali Balinese Fijian-Indian

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Boy #2,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one with beautiful hair"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindu Nepali

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Krishna Rank #2,397

Keshav Rank #2,517

Krishna is more popular, ranked #2397 vs #2517 for Keshav.

Is Krishna or Keshav more popular?

Krishna is more popular, ranked #2397 compared to Keshav at #2517 in the United States.

What do Krishna and Keshav mean?

Krishna means "dark, blue-black" (Sanskrit origin). Keshav means "one with beautiful hair" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Krishna and Keshav boy or girl names?

Krishna is primarily a boy name. Keshav is primarily a boy name.