Madhav vs Rishiv

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madhav

Boy #3,435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"born in spring; sweet as honey"

Origin: Sanskrit

Hindu Indian Nepali

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Boy #3,380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sage, inspired poet"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindu South Asian

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Madhav Rank #3,435

Rishiv Rank #3,380

Rishiv is more popular, ranked #3380 vs #3435 for Madhav.

Is Madhav or Rishiv more popular?

Rishiv is more popular, ranked #3380 compared to Madhav at #3435 in the United States.

What do Madhav and Rishiv mean?

Madhav means "born in spring; sweet as honey" (Sanskrit origin). Rishiv means "sage, inspired poet" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Madhav and Rishiv boy or girl names?

Madhav is primarily a boy name. Rishiv is primarily a boy name.