Krishav vs Madhav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Krishav

Boy #3,411 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blessed by Krishna"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,411
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Krish

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Madhav

Boy #3,435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born in spring; sweet as honey"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Hindu Indian Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,435
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Madhu, Mads

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Krishav Rank #3,411
Madhav Rank #3,435

Krishav is more popular, ranked #3411 vs #3435 for Madhav.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Krishav ___

  • Krishav Dev
  • Krishav Raj
  • Krishav Aryan
  • Krishav Veer
  • Krishav Dhruv
  • Krishav Jay

Madhav ___

  • Madhav Raj
  • Madhav Kumar
  • Madhav Arjun
  • Madhav Vijay
  • Madhav Dev
  • Madhav Anand

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Krishav

Aryan Vivaan Dhruv Ananya Diya

If you choose Madhav

Arjun Kiran Riya Priya Vikram

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Krishav or Madhav more popular?

Krishav is more popular, ranked #3411 compared to Madhav at #3435 in the United States.

What do Krishav and Madhav mean?

Krishav means "blessed by Krishna" (Sanskrit origin). Madhav means "born in spring; sweet as honey" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Krishav and Madhav boy or girl names?

Krishav is primarily a boy name. Madhav is primarily a boy name.

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