Arush vs Rishav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arush

Boy #5,115 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"First ray of the sun; the reddish light of dawn"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindi Sanskrit

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,115
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Aru, Ary, Arie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Arush Rank #5,115
Rishav Rank #5,109

Rishav is more popular, ranked #5109 vs #5115 for Arush.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arush ___

  • Arush Dev
  • Arush Raj
  • Arush Kumar
  • Arush Veer
  • Arush Shan

Rishav ___

  • Rishav Kumar
  • Rishav Dev
  • Rishav Rajan
  • Rishav Arjun
  • Rishav Sanjay
  • Rishav Raj

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arush

Arun Rishi Vivaan Arjun Priya

If you choose Rishav

Rohan Arjun Priya Ananya Kiran

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arush or Rishav more popular?

Rishav is more popular, ranked #5109 compared to Arush at #5115 in the United States.

What do Arush and Rishav mean?

Arush means "First ray of the sun; the reddish light of dawn" (Sanskrit origin). Rishav means "excellent, the best, superior" (Sanskrit Ṛṣabha origin).

Are Arush and Rishav boy or girl names?

Arush is primarily a boy name. Rishav is primarily a boy name.

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