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Varun vs Rishabh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Varun

Boy #5,344 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"god of water, sky and cosmic order"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,344
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Rishabh

Boy #5,425 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the bull, the best, superiority"

Origin: Sanskrit rishaba

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Jain South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,425
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Varun Rank #5,344
Rishabh Rank #5,425

Varun is more popular, ranked #5344 vs #5425 for Rishabh.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Varun or Rishabh more popular?

Varun is more popular, ranked #5344 compared to Rishabh at #5425 in the United States.

What do Varun and Rishabh mean?

Varun means "god of water, sky and cosmic order" (Sanskrit origin). Rishabh means "the bull, the best, superiority" (Sanskrit rishaba origin).

Are Varun and Rishabh boy or girl names?

Varun is primarily a boy name. Rishabh is primarily a boy name.

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