Eshan vs Karthik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eshan

Boy #5,198 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"desiring, wishing"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,198
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Esh, Shaan

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Popularity Comparison

Eshan Rank #5,198
Karthik Rank #5,386

Eshan is more popular, ranked #5198 vs #5386 for Karthik.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eshan ___

  • Eshan Kumar
  • Eshan Dev
  • Eshan Raj
  • Eshan Vikram
  • Eshan Arjun
  • Eshan Rohan

Karthik ___

  • Karthik Raj
  • Karthik Kumar
  • Karthik Suresh
  • Karthik Arun
  • Karthik Vikram
  • Karthik Rajan

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If you choose Karthik

Deepa Priya Arun Suresh Kavitha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eshan or Karthik more popular?

Eshan is more popular, ranked #5198 compared to Karthik at #5386 in the United States.

What do Eshan and Karthik mean?

Eshan means "desiring, wishing" (Sanskrit origin). Karthik means "born in the month of Kartik" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Eshan and Karthik boy or girl names?

Eshan is primarily a boy name. Karthik is primarily a boy name.

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