Top 20 Hindu Baby Boy Names

The top 20 Hindu baby boy names are the year's most loved picks, chosen by parents across India and the global Indian diaspora. This is the cream of the crop: a tight, carefully ranked shortlist of names that combine beautiful meaning, easy pronunciation and timeless appeal. If you want a name that is both popular and meaningful, this is the fastest place to start.

Among the current favourites are Aarav (peaceful), Vivaan (full of life), Reyansh (ray of light), Vihaan (dawn) and Aditya (the sun), alongside evergreen classics like Arjun (bright and shining), Krishna and Ishaan (the sun, a name of Shiva). Each blends a modern sound with deep Sanskrit or mythological roots, which is exactly why parents keep choosing them.

The ranking is based on our popularity score, which reflects how widely each name is loved and chosen. The list is refreshed as trends shift, so it always shows what is popular right now for 2026. A name in the top 20 is a safe, well-loved choice that your child will share with a strong community of namesakes.

Every name links to a full detail page with its meaning, origin, Rashi (zodiac sign), Nakshatra (birth star), numerology and Devanagari spelling, so you can check whether the name suits your baby's birth details. For a wider selection, explore our Top 50 and Top 100 Hindu baby boy name lists, or browse Unique and Modern boy names.