Rishi vs Viraj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rishi

Boy #1,108 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sage, seer, inspired poet"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian Sri Lankan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,108
Total SSA Count
193
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rish

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Viraj

Boy #1,146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shining, radiant, ruling"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Marathi Gujarati

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,146
Total SSA Count
183
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Vir, Raj

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Popularity Comparison

Rishi Rank #1,108
Viraj Rank #1,146

Rishi is more popular, ranked #1108 vs #1146 for Viraj.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rishi ___

  • Rishi Dev
  • Rishi Kumar
  • Rishi Prakash
  • Rishi Anand
  • Rishi Raj
  • Rishi Vijay

Viraj ___

  • Viraj Arjun
  • Viraj Shiv
  • Viraj Rohan
  • Viraj Dev
  • Viraj Aakash
  • Viraj Karan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rishi

Arjun Vikram Priya Ananya Dev

If you choose Viraj

Arjun Priya Riya Rishi Anika

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rishi or Viraj more popular?

Rishi is more popular, ranked #1108 compared to Viraj at #1146 in the United States.

What do Rishi and Viraj mean?

Rishi means "sage, seer, inspired poet" (Sanskrit origin). Viraj means "shining, radiant, ruling" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Rishi and Viraj boy or girl names?

Rishi is primarily a boy name. Viraj is primarily a boy name.

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