Madhav vs Rishan

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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Popularity Comparison

Madhav Rank #3,435
Rishan Rank #3,571

Madhav is more popular, ranked #3435 vs #3571 for Rishan.

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

Rishan ___

  • Rishan Dev
  • Rishan Arjun
  • Rishan Vikram
  • Rishan Kiran
  • Rishan Anil
  • Rishan Raj

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Madhav

Arjun Kiran Riya Priya Vikram

If you choose Rishan

Aryan Priya Nisha Rohan Ishaan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madhav or Rishan more popular?

Madhav is more popular, ranked #3435 compared to Rishan at #3571 in the United States.

What do Madhav and Rishan mean?

Madhav means "born in spring; sweet as honey" (Sanskrit origin). Rishan means "brilliance, luminous" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Madhav and Rishan boy or girl names?

Madhav is primarily a boy name. Rishan is primarily a boy name.

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