Keshav vs Yug

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yug

Boy #2,388 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"cosmic era, age, epoch"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindi-speaking Hindu Gujarati

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,388
Total SSA Count
59
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yug

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Keshav Rank #2,517
Yug Rank #2,388

Yug is more popular, ranked #2388 vs #2517 for Keshav.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Keshav ___

  • Keshav Ram
  • Keshav Prasad
  • Keshav Kumar
  • Keshav Dev
  • Keshav Lal

Yug ___

  • Yug Dev
  • Yug Raj
  • Yug Kumar
  • Yug Arjun
  • Yug Veer
  • Yug Prakash

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Keshav

Priya Arjun Meera Rohan Ananya

If you choose Yug

Veer Dev Dhrув Ananya Avni

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keshav or Yug more popular?

Yug is more popular, ranked #2388 compared to Keshav at #2517 in the United States.

What do Keshav and Yug mean?

Keshav means "one with beautiful hair" (Sanskrit origin). Yug means "cosmic era, age, epoch" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Keshav and Yug boy or girl names?

Keshav is primarily a boy name. Yug is primarily a boy name.

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