Girish vs Rahul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Girish

Boy #18,211 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lord of the mountains"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian Gujarati Marathi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#18,211
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Giri

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Girish Rank #18,211
Rahul Rank #18,121

Rahul is more popular, ranked #18121 vs #18211 for Girish.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Girish ___

  • Girish Kumar
  • Girish Prasad
  • Girish Shankar
  • Girish Nath
  • Girish Das

Rahul ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Girish

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Girish or Rahul more popular?

Rahul is more popular, ranked #18121 compared to Girish at #18211 in the United States.

What do Girish and Rahul mean?

Girish means "lord of the mountains" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Girish and Rahul boy or girl names?

Girish is primarily a boy name. Rahul is primarily a boy name.

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