Amar vs Ravi

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Ravi

Boy #1,215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Sri Lankan Nepalese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,215
Total SSA Count
166
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Amar Rank #1,241
Ravi Rank #1,215

Ravi is more popular, ranked #1215 vs #1241 for Amar.

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

Ravi ___

  • Ravi Kumar
  • Ravi Singh
  • Ravi Nair
  • Ravi Shankar
  • Ravi Das
  • Ravi Prasad

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amar

Arjun Nisha Priya Rohan Ananya

If you choose Ravi

Priya Arjun Ananya Vikram Divya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amar or Ravi more popular?

Ravi is more popular, ranked #1215 compared to Amar at #1241 in the United States.

What do Amar and Ravi mean?

Amar means "immortal, eternal" (Sanskrit origin). Ravi means "sun" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Amar and Ravi boy or girl names?

Amar is primarily a boy name. Ravi is primarily a boy name.

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