Bohdi vs Ishan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bohdi

Boy #1,938 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"enlightenment, awakening"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

American Buddhist Indian Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,938
Total SSA Count
81
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bo, Bod

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Ishan

Boy #2,125 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun, lord, master"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,125
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ish

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Bohdi Rank #1,938
Ishan Rank #2,125

Bohdi is more popular, ranked #1938 vs #2125 for Ishan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bohdi ___

  • Bohdi James
  • Bohdi Lee
  • Bohdi River
  • Bohdi Sage
  • Bohdi Grey
  • Bohdi Oak

Ishan ___

  • Ishan Kumar
  • Ishan Raj
  • Ishan Dev
  • Ishan Prakash
  • Ishan Vikram
  • Ishan Arjun

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bohdi

Zen Karma Luna Sage Wilder

If you choose Ishan

Arjun Rohan Priya Ananya Kiran

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bohdi or Ishan more popular?

Bohdi is more popular, ranked #1938 compared to Ishan at #2125 in the United States.

What do Bohdi and Ishan mean?

Bohdi means "enlightenment, awakening" (Sanskrit origin). Ishan means "sun, lord, master" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Bohdi and Ishan boy or girl names?

Bohdi is primarily a boy name. Ishan is primarily a boy name.

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