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Rohan vs Reyansh

Which is more popular?
Rohan and Reyansh are given to a similar number of US babies today.
RohanReyansh
Meaning Ascending; growing Ray of light
Origin sanskrit sanskrit
Gender Boy Boy
Pronunciation ROH-hun RAY-ansh
Syllables 2 2
First appeared00
Peak year2004 (522)2017 (384)
In 202500
TrendDecliningRising
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Rohan Reyansh
198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeRohanReyansh
2020s 1,795 860
2010s 3,913 2,193
2000s 4,552 35
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 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Rohan or Reyansh more popular?

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

What is the difference between Rohan and Reyansh?

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

Which name is older, Rohan or Reyansh?

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