Madhav

Madhav: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy nameHindi origin

Meaning and origin of Madhav

  • A male given name from Hindi of Indian usage.

Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi माधव (mādhav).

How popular is Madhav?

34U.S. babies in 2025
#3394peak rank (2023)
642babies since 1880

Since 1880, 642 boys in the U.S. have been named Madhav. Its highest rank for boys was #3394 in 2023. In 2025, 34 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Madhav FAQ

What does the name Madhav mean?

A male given name from Hindi of Indian usage. Borrowed from Hindi माधव (mādhav).

What is the origin of the name Madhav?

Madhav is listed as a name of Hindi origin.

How popular is the name Madhav?

Since 1880, 642 boys in the U.S. have been named Madhav. Its highest rank for boys was #3394 in 2023. In 2025, 34 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Madhav a boy or girl name?

Madhav is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 642 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.