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Vikram vs Ishan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Vikram

Boy #2,283 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Brave, heroic, valiant"

Origin: Sanskrit vikrama

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali Sikh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,283
Total SSA Count
62
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ishan

Boy #2,125 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun, lord, master"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,125
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Vikram Rank #2,283
Ishan Rank #2,125

Ishan is more popular, ranked #2125 vs #2283 for Vikram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vikram or Ishan more popular?

Ishan is more popular, ranked #2125 compared to Vikram at #2283 in the United States.

What do Vikram and Ishan mean?

Vikram means "Brave, heroic, valiant" (Sanskrit vikrama origin). Ishan means "sun, lord, master" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Vikram and Ishan boy or girl names?

Vikram is primarily a boy name. Ishan is primarily a boy name.

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