Raghav vs Tenzin

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Raghav Rank #2,103
Tenzin Rank #2,270

Raghav is more popular, ranked #2103 vs #2270 for Tenzin.

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

Tenzin ___

  • Tenzin Dorje
  • Tenzin Karma
  • Tenzin Rinchen
  • Tenzin Gyatso
  • Tenzin Pema
  • Tenzin Norbu

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Raghav

Madhav Keshav Sita Radha Arjun

If you choose Tenzin

Pema Karma Dorje Lhamo Ngawang

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raghav or Tenzin more popular?

Raghav is more popular, ranked #2103 compared to Tenzin at #2270 in the United States.

What do Raghav and Tenzin mean?

Raghav means "descendant of Raghu; epithet of Lord Rama" (Sanskrit origin). Tenzin means "Guardian of the teachings" (Tibetan origin).

Are Raghav and Tenzin boy or girl names?

Raghav is primarily a boy name. Tenzin is primarily a boy name.

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