Rishav vs Karthikeya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rishav

Boy #5,109 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"excellent, the best, superior"

Origin: Sanskrit Ṛṣabha

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Boy #5,222 Most Popular 5 Syllables

"son of Kartikey, the god of war"

Origin: Sanskrit

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Rishav Rank #5,109

Karthikeya Rank #5,222

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

Is Rishav or Karthikeya more popular?

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

What do Rishav and Karthikeya mean?

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

Are Rishav and Karthikeya boy or girl names?

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