Ram vs Yash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Ram Rank #2,143
Yash Rank #2,076

Yash is more popular, ranked #2076 vs #2143 for Ram.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ram ___

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

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 Ram

Levi Ari Noah Shira Yael

If you choose Yash

Aryan Priya Diya Rohan Kavya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ram or Yash more popular?

Yash is more popular, ranked #2076 compared to Ram at #2143 in the United States.

What do Ram and Yash mean?

Ram means "high, exalted" (Hebrew origin). Yash means "fame, glory, renown" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Ram and Yash boy or girl names?

Ram is primarily a boy name. Yash is primarily a boy name.

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