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Rohan vs Aarav

Which is more popular?
Aarav is more popular than Rohan today: about 377 US babies were given the name Aarav in 2025, compared with 0 named Rohan.
RohanAarav
Meaning Ascending; growing Sound; melody
Origin sanskrit sanskrit
Gender Boy Boy
Pronunciation ROH-hun AA-rav
Syllables 2 2
First appeared02002
Peak year2004 (522)2015 (541)
In 20250377
TrendDecliningSteady
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Rohan Aarav
198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeRohanAarav
2020s 1,795 2,445
2010s 3,913 4,828
2000s 4,552 936
1990s 1,412 0
1980s 342 0
1970s 82 0
1960s 6 0

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.)

What does Aarav mean?

From Sanskrit arava (आरव), literally 'a sound, roar, or shout'. Although hugely popular today and widely marketed as meaning 'peaceful' or 'calm', that gloss is a modern reinterpretation not supported by the root; the attested classical sense is 'noise/sound', sometimes softened to 'melody'.

Frequently asked questions

Is Rohan or Aarav more popular?

Aarav is more popular than Rohan today: about 377 US babies were given the name Aarav in 2025, compared with 0 named Rohan.

What is the difference between Rohan and Aarav?

Rohan means Ascending; growing (sanskrit origin), while Aarav means Sound; melody (sanskrit origin).

Which name is older, Rohan or Aarav?

In US records, Rohan first appears in 0 and Aarav in 2002, so Rohan has the longer recorded history.