Eshan vs Raj

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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Raj

Boy #5,033 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"king, ruler"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Sikh South Asian diaspora

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,033
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Eshan Rank #5,198
Raj Rank #5,033

Raj is more popular, ranked #5033 vs #5198 for Eshan.

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

Raj ___

  • Raj Kumar
  • Raj Arjun
  • Raj Vikram
  • Raj Dev
  • Raj Kiran
  • Raj Mohan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Eshan

Arjun Rohan Priya Kavya Aditya

If you choose Raj

Priya Ananya Rohan Kavya Arun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eshan or Raj more popular?

Raj is more popular, ranked #5033 compared to Eshan at #5198 in the United States.

What do Eshan and Raj mean?

Eshan means "desiring, wishing" (Sanskrit origin). Raj means "king, ruler" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Eshan and Raj boy or girl names?

Eshan is primarily a boy name. Raj is primarily a boy name.

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