Amar vs Rudra

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

Rudra

Boy #1,338 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the fierce one, the roarer"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Hindu Indian Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,338
Total SSA Count
143
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rudy, Rud

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amar Rank #1,241
Rudra Rank #1,338

Amar is more popular, ranked #1241 vs #1338 for Rudra.

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

Rudra ___

  • Rudra Dev
  • Rudra Nath
  • Rudra Prasad
  • Rudra Kumar
  • Rudra Shiv
  • Rudra Arjun

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amar

Arjun Nisha Priya Rohan Ananya

If you choose Rudra

Arjun Kiran Shiva Priya Ananya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amar or Rudra more popular?

Amar is more popular, ranked #1241 compared to Rudra at #1338 in the United States.

What do Amar and Rudra mean?

Amar means "immortal, eternal" (Sanskrit origin). Rudra means "the fierce one, the roarer" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Amar and Rudra boy or girl names?

Amar is primarily a boy name. Rudra is primarily a boy name.

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