Alok vs Mahesh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alok

Boy #16,664 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, brightness, illumination"

Origin: Sanskrit aloka

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16,664
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Alok Rank #16,664
Mahesh Rank #16,793

Alok is more popular, ranked #16664 vs #16793 for Mahesh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alok ___

  • Alok Kumar
  • Alok Raj
  • Alok Nath
  • Alok Prasad
  • Alok Dev
  • Alok Singh

Mahesh ___

No pairings available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alok or Mahesh more popular?

Alok is more popular, ranked #16664 compared to Mahesh at #16793 in the United States.

What do Alok and Mahesh mean?

Alok means "light, brightness, illumination" (Sanskrit aloka origin).

Are Alok and Mahesh boy or girl names?

Alok is primarily a boy name. Mahesh is primarily a boy name.

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