Aakarsh vs Saurabh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Saurabh

Boy #26,688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fragrance, pleasant smell"

Origin: Sanskrit saurabha

Cultural Roots

Hindi Indian Nepali Bengali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#26,688
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sau, Rabh

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Aakarsh Rank #26,758
Saurabh Rank #26,688

Saurabh is more popular, ranked #26688 vs #26758 for Aakarsh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aakarsh ___

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Saurabh ___

  • Saurabh Kumar
  • Saurabh Raj
  • Saurabh Dev
  • Saurabh Prakash
  • Saurabh Shankar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aakarsh or Saurabh more popular?

Saurabh is more popular, ranked #26688 compared to Aakarsh at #26758 in the United States.

What do Aakarsh and Saurabh mean?

Saurabh means "fragrance, pleasant smell" (Sanskrit saurabha origin).

Are Aakarsh and Saurabh boy or girl names?

Aakarsh is primarily a boy name. Saurabh is primarily a boy name.

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