Sanjay vs Tanush

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sanjay

Boy #4,451 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"completely victorious, triumphant"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian (Hindu) South Asian diaspora Gujarati Marathi Punjabi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,451
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sanju, Jay

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Tanush

Boy #4,486 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one with a beautiful or slender body"

Origin: Sanskrit tanu

Cultural Roots

Hindu Bengali Marathi Gujarati Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,486
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tanu, Tani

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Popularity Comparison

Sanjay Rank #4,451
Tanush Rank #4,486

Sanjay is more popular, ranked #4451 vs #4486 for Tanush.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Sanjay ___

  • Sanjay Kumar
  • Sanjay Raj
  • Sanjay Dev
  • Sanjay Amit
  • Sanjay Arjun
  • Sanjay Rohan

Tanush ___

  • Tanush Kumar
  • Tanush Raj
  • Tanush Dev
  • Tanush Nath
  • Tanush Prasad
  • Tanush Chandra

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Sanjay

Rahul Priya Ananya Vikram Arjun

If you choose Tanush

Dhruv Aryan Kavya Ananya Rohan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sanjay or Tanush more popular?

Sanjay is more popular, ranked #4451 compared to Tanush at #4486 in the United States.

What do Sanjay and Tanush mean?

Sanjay means "completely victorious, triumphant" (Sanskrit origin). Tanush means "one with a beautiful or slender body" (Sanskrit tanu origin).

Are Sanjay and Tanush boy or girl names?

Sanjay is primarily a boy name. Tanush is primarily a boy name.

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