Aayush vs Rishav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rishav

Boy #5,109 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"excellent, the best, superior"

Origin: Sanskrit Ṛṣabha

Cultural Roots

Bengali Indian Hindu Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,109
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rish

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Aayush Rank #5,211
Rishav Rank #5,109

Rishav is more popular, ranked #5109 vs #5211 for Aayush.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aayush ___

  • Aayush Raj
  • Aayush Kumar
  • Aayush Dev
  • Aayush Vikram
  • Aayush Arjun
  • Aayush Hari

Rishav ___

  • Rishav Kumar
  • Rishav Dev
  • Rishav Rajan
  • Rishav Arjun
  • Rishav Sanjay
  • Rishav Raj

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aayush

Anika Arya Rohan Priya Ishaan

If you choose Rishav

Rohan Arjun Priya Ananya Kiran

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aayush or Rishav more popular?

Rishav is more popular, ranked #5109 compared to Aayush at #5211 in the United States.

What do Aayush and Rishav mean?

Aayush means "long life, vitality, lifespan" (Sanskrit origin). Rishav means "excellent, the best, superior" (Sanskrit Ṛṣabha origin).

Are Aayush and Rishav boy or girl names?

Aayush is primarily a boy name. Rishav is primarily a boy name.

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