Ashwin vs Madhav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madhav

Boy #3,435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born in spring; sweet as honey"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Hindu Indian Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,435
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Madhu, Mads

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ashwin Rank #3,494
Madhav Rank #3,435

Madhav is more popular, ranked #3435 vs #3494 for Ashwin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ashwin ___

  • Ashwin Raj
  • Ashwin Kumar
  • Ashwin Dev
  • Ashwin James
  • Ashwin Lee

Madhav ___

  • Madhav Raj
  • Madhav Kumar
  • Madhav Arjun
  • Madhav Vijay
  • Madhav Dev
  • Madhav Anand

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Madhav

Arjun Kiran Riya Priya Vikram

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashwin or Madhav more popular?

Madhav is more popular, ranked #3435 compared to Ashwin at #3494 in the United States.

What do Ashwin and Madhav mean?

Ashwin means "horse tamer" (Sanskrit origin). Madhav means "born in spring; sweet as honey" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Ashwin and Madhav boy or girl names?

Ashwin is primarily a boy name. Madhav is primarily a boy name.

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