Karthik vs Rishabh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rishabh

Boy #5,425 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the bull, the best, superiority"

Origin: Sanskrit rishaba

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Jain South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,425
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rish, Rishu

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Popularity Comparison

Karthik Rank #5,386
Rishabh Rank #5,425

Karthik is more popular, ranked #5386 vs #5425 for Rishabh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Karthik ___

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

Rishabh ___

  • Rishabh Kumar
  • Rishabh Dev
  • Rishabh Raj
  • Rishabh Vikram
  • Rishabh Arjun
  • Rishabh Kiran

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Karthik

Deepa Priya Arun Suresh Kavitha

If you choose Rishabh

Aryan Aditya Priya Ananya Vikram

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karthik or Rishabh more popular?

Karthik is more popular, ranked #5386 compared to Rishabh at #5425 in the United States.

What do Karthik and Rishabh mean?

Karthik means "born in the month of Kartik" (Sanskrit origin). Rishabh means "the bull, the best, superiority" (Sanskrit rishaba origin).

Are Karthik and Rishabh boy or girl names?

Karthik is primarily a boy name. Rishabh is primarily a boy name.

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