Agastya vs Ishaan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Agastya

Boy #1,062 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"born of a pot, pot-born sage"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian Tamil

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,062
Total SSA Count
205
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Agu, Agastha

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Agastya Rank #1,062
Ishaan Rank #999

Ishaan is more popular, ranked #999 vs #1062 for Agastya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Agastya ___

  • Agastya Dev
  • Agastya Raj
  • Agastya Neel
  • Agastya Kiran
  • Agastya Arjun

Ishaan ___

  • Ishaan Raj
  • Ishaan Dev
  • Ishaan Arjun
  • Ishaan Vikram
  • Ishaan Rohan
  • Ishaan Kiran

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Agastya

Arjun Kiran Priya Ananya Rohan

If you choose Ishaan

Aryan Riya Ananya Dev Priya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Agastya or Ishaan more popular?

Ishaan is more popular, ranked #999 compared to Agastya at #1062 in the United States.

What do Agastya and Ishaan mean?

Agastya means "born of a pot, pot-born sage" (Sanskrit origin). Ishaan means "sun, one who bestows riches" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Agastya and Ishaan boy or girl names?

Agastya is primarily a boy name. Ishaan is primarily a boy name.

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