Ishan vs Raghav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raghav

Boy #2,103 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Raghu; epithet of Lord Rama"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,103
Total SSA Count
71
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ragh, Raghu

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ishan Rank #2,125
Raghav Rank #2,103

Raghav is more popular, ranked #2103 vs #2125 for Ishan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ishan ___

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

Raghav ___

  • Raghav Kumar
  • Raghav Prasad
  • Raghav Narayan
  • Raghav Dev
  • Raghav Sharma
  • Raghav Nair

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ishan

Arjun Rohan Priya Ananya Kiran

If you choose Raghav

Madhav Keshav Sita Radha Arjun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ishan or Raghav more popular?

Raghav is more popular, ranked #2103 compared to Ishan at #2125 in the United States.

What do Ishan and Raghav mean?

Ishan means "sun, lord, master" (Sanskrit origin). Raghav means "descendant of Raghu; epithet of Lord Rama" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Ishan and Raghav boy or girl names?

Ishan is primarily a boy name. Raghav is primarily a boy name.

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