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Darsh

♂ Boy

Pronounced DARSH /ˈdærʃ/Medium

Meaning: sight, seeingMedium

In 30 seconds: Darsh is a Sanskrit name meaning 'sight' or 'seeing.'

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Origin MediumSanskrit

Meaningsight, seeing

U.S. rank (2025)#3258 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births36 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,024

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

It comes from the Sanskrit sense of vision and beholding, the same root behind the idea of darshan, a meaningful glimpse or viewing. The meaning is direct and clean: to see. No standard variant spellings are recorded for it.

Its single crisp syllable gives it a modern, punchy sound while keeping a clear Sanskrit meaning.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Darsh is 'Lord Krishna', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 70%

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Darsh mean?

Darsh is usually explained as meaning 'Lord Krishna' and is most often linked with Indian tradition.

How do you pronounce Darsh?

It's commonly said DARSH /ˈdærʃ/.

Is Darsh a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Darsh is used as a boy name.

How popular is Darsh?

In 2024, Darsh ranked #2711 in the U.S. for boys, with 48 births recorded.