Amar vs Krish

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amar

Boy #1,241 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"immortal, eternal"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Arabic African French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,241
Total SSA Count
160
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Am, Ammy

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Krish

Boy #1,359 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dark, black (dark blue)"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian British-South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,359
Total SSA Count
140
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kri, Kry, Krie

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Popularity Comparison

Amar Rank #1,241
Krish Rank #1,359

Amar is more popular, ranked #1241 vs #1359 for Krish.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amar ___

  • Amar Singh
  • Amar Dev
  • Amar Raj
  • Amar Preet
  • Amar Veer
  • Amar Khan

Krish ___

  • Krish Raj
  • Krish Dev
  • Krish Arjun
  • Krish Anil
  • Krish Suresh
  • Krish Patel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amar

Arjun Nisha Priya Rohan Ananya

If you choose Krish

Ananya Arjun Priya Ravi Nisha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amar or Krish more popular?

Amar is more popular, ranked #1241 compared to Krish at #1359 in the United States.

What do Amar and Krish mean?

Amar means "immortal, eternal" (Sanskrit origin). Krish means "dark, black (dark blue)" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Amar and Krish boy or girl names?

Amar is primarily a boy name. Krish is primarily a boy name.

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