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Reyansh vs Rohan

Which is more popular?
Reyansh and Rohan are given to a similar number of US babies today.
ReyanshRohan
Meaning Ray of light Ascending; growing
Origin sanskrit sanskrit
Gender Boy Boy
Pronunciation RAY-ansh ROH-hun
Syllables 2 2
First appeared00
Peak year2017 (384)2004 (522)
In 202500
TrendRisingDeclining
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Reyansh Rohan
198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeReyanshRohan
2020s 860 1,795
2010s 2,193 3,913
2000s 35 4,552
1990s 0 1,412
1980s 0 342
1970s 0 82
1960s 0 6

What does Reyansh mean?

A modern coinage usually read as 'ray of light', often analysed as 'ray' plus the Sanskrit amsha (अंश, 'portion/part'), giving a devotional reading 'a part of Vishnu'. The Vishnu link is an interpretation built on amsha rather than a documented classical meaning.

What does Rohan mean?

From Sanskrit rohana (रोहण), 'rising, ascending, growing'. Some sources also give 'sandalwood'; the core attested sense is 'ascending/growth'. (Note: an unrelated Irish name Rohan/Rowan also exists.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Reyansh or Rohan more popular?

Reyansh and Rohan are given to a similar number of US babies today.

What is the difference between Reyansh and Rohan?

Reyansh means Ray of light (sanskrit origin), while Rohan means Ascending; growing (sanskrit origin).

Which name is older, Reyansh or Rohan?

In US records, Reyansh first appears in 0 and Rohan in 0, so Reyansh has the longer recorded history.