Madhav vs Nirvan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Nirvan

Boy #3,279 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blowing out of desire and suffering"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Hindu Buddhist Indian Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,279
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nir, Van

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Popularity Comparison

Madhav Rank #3,435
Nirvan Rank #3,279

Nirvan is more popular, ranked #3279 vs #3435 for Madhav.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Madhav ___

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

Nirvan ___

  • Nirvan Dev
  • Nirvan Arjun
  • Nirvan Shan
  • Nirvan Raj
  • Nirvan Veer
  • Nirvan Anand

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Madhav

Arjun Kiran Riya Priya Vikram

If you choose Nirvan

Aryan Priya Maya Vikram Deepa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madhav or Nirvan more popular?

Nirvan is more popular, ranked #3279 compared to Madhav at #3435 in the United States.

What do Madhav and Nirvan mean?

Madhav means "born in spring; sweet as honey" (Sanskrit origin). Nirvan means "blowing out of desire and suffering" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Madhav and Nirvan boy or girl names?

Madhav is primarily a boy name. Nirvan is primarily a boy name.

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