Om vs Yash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Om

Boy #2,159 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sacred primordial sound"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Sanskrit

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,159
Total SSA Count
68
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Yash

Boy #2,076 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fame, glory, renown"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali Gujarati

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,076
Total SSA Count
72
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Om Rank #2,159
Yash Rank #2,076

Yash is more popular, ranked #2076 vs #2159 for Om.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Om ___

  • Om Prakash
  • Om Dev
  • Om Krishna
  • Om Shiv
  • Om Ram

Yash ___

  • Yash Kumar
  • Yash Raj
  • Yash Aryan
  • Yash Dev
  • Yash Pratap
  • Yash Vardhan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Om

Arjun Priya Sai Dhriti Divya

If you choose Yash

Aryan Priya Diya Rohan Kavya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Om or Yash more popular?

Yash is more popular, ranked #2076 compared to Om at #2159 in the United States.

What do Om and Yash mean?

Om means "sacred primordial sound" (Sanskrit origin). Yash means "fame, glory, renown" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Om and Yash boy or girl names?

Om is primarily a boy name. Yash is primarily a boy name.

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