Raj vs Arush

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raj

Boy #5,033 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"king, ruler"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Sikh South Asian diaspora

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,033
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Arush

Boy #5,115 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"First ray of the sun; the reddish light of dawn"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindi Sanskrit

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,115
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Raj Rank #5,033
Arush Rank #5,115

Raj is more popular, ranked #5033 vs #5115 for Arush.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raj or Arush more popular?

Raj is more popular, ranked #5033 compared to Arush at #5115 in the United States.

What do Raj and Arush mean?

Raj means "king, ruler" (Sanskrit origin). Arush means "First ray of the sun; the reddish light of dawn" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Raj and Arush boy or girl names?

Raj is primarily a boy name. Arush is primarily a boy name.

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