Raghav vs Ram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raghav

Boy #2,103 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Raghu; epithet of Lord Rama"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,103
Total SSA Count
71
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ragh, Raghu

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Ram

Boy #2,143 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"high, exalted"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Hindu Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,143
Total SSA Count
69
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Raghav Rank #2,103
Ram Rank #2,143

Raghav is more popular, ranked #2103 vs #2143 for Ram.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Raghav ___

  • Raghav Kumar
  • Raghav Prasad
  • Raghav Narayan
  • Raghav Dev
  • Raghav Sharma
  • Raghav Nair

Ram ___

  • Ram Eli
  • Ram David
  • Ram Joseph
  • Ram Nathan
  • Ram Aaron
  • Ram Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Raghav

Madhav Keshav Sita Radha Arjun

If you choose Ram

Levi Ari Noah Shira Yael

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raghav or Ram more popular?

Raghav is more popular, ranked #2103 compared to Ram at #2143 in the United States.

What do Raghav and Ram mean?

Raghav means "descendant of Raghu; epithet of Lord Rama" (Sanskrit origin). Ram means "high, exalted" (Hebrew origin).

Are Raghav and Ram boy or girl names?

Raghav is primarily a boy name. Ram is primarily a boy name.

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