Iktan vs Rishav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iktan

Boy #5,148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"trickster"

Origin: Lakota Sioux

Cultural Roots

Native American Lakota Sioux

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,148
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ik

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Rishav

Boy #5,109 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"excellent, the best, superior"

Origin: Sanskrit Ṛṣabha

Cultural Roots

Bengali Indian Hindu Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,109
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rish

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Popularity Comparison

Iktan Rank #5,148
Rishav Rank #5,109

Rishav is more popular, ranked #5109 vs #5148 for Iktan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Iktan ___

  • Iktan James
  • Iktan Cole
  • Iktan Ray
  • Iktan Joseph
  • Iktan Lee

Rishav ___

  • Rishav Kumar
  • Rishav Dev
  • Rishav Rajan
  • Rishav Arjun
  • Rishav Sanjay
  • Rishav Raj

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iktan or Rishav more popular?

Rishav is more popular, ranked #5109 compared to Iktan at #5148 in the United States.

What do Iktan and Rishav mean?

Iktan means "trickster" (Lakota Sioux origin). Rishav means "excellent, the best, superior" (Sanskrit Ṛṣabha origin).

Are Iktan and Rishav boy or girl names?

Iktan is primarily a boy name. Rishav is primarily a boy name.

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