Raj vs Rishav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rishav

Boy #5,109 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"excellent, the best, superior"

Origin: Sanskrit Ṛṣabha

Cultural Roots

Bengali Indian Hindu Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,109
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rish

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Popularity Comparison

Raj Rank #5,033
Rishav Rank #5,109

Raj is more popular, ranked #5033 vs #5109 for Rishav.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Raj ___

  • Raj Kumar
  • Raj Arjun
  • Raj Vikram
  • Raj Dev
  • Raj Kiran
  • Raj Mohan

Rishav ___

  • Rishav Kumar
  • Rishav Dev
  • Rishav Rajan
  • Rishav Arjun
  • Rishav Sanjay
  • Rishav Raj

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Raj

Priya Ananya Rohan Kavya Arun

If you choose Rishav

Rohan Arjun Priya Ananya Kiran

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raj or Rishav more popular?

Raj is more popular, ranked #5033 compared to Rishav at #5109 in the United States.

What do Raj and Rishav mean?

Raj means "king, ruler" (Sanskrit origin). Rishav means "excellent, the best, superior" (Sanskrit Ṛṣabha origin).

Are Raj and Rishav boy or girl names?

Raj is primarily a boy name. Rishav is primarily a boy name.

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