Krish vs Ravi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Krish

Boy #1,359 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dark, black (dark blue)"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian British-South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,359
Total SSA Count
140
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kri, Kry, Krie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Ravi

Boy #1,215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Sri Lankan Nepalese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,215
Total SSA Count
166
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Krish Rank #1,359
Ravi Rank #1,215

Ravi is more popular, ranked #1215 vs #1359 for Krish.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Krish ___

  • Krish Raj
  • Krish Dev
  • Krish Arjun
  • Krish Anil
  • Krish Suresh
  • Krish Patel

Ravi ___

  • Ravi Kumar
  • Ravi Singh
  • Ravi Nair
  • Ravi Shankar
  • Ravi Das
  • Ravi Prasad

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Krish

Ananya Arjun Priya Ravi Nisha

If you choose Ravi

Priya Arjun Ananya Vikram Divya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Krish or Ravi more popular?

Ravi is more popular, ranked #1215 compared to Krish at #1359 in the United States.

What do Krish and Ravi mean?

Krish means "dark, black (dark blue)" (Sanskrit origin). Ravi means "sun" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Krish and Ravi boy or girl names?

Krish is primarily a boy name. Ravi is primarily a boy name.

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