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Darsh
BoySanskrit, Hindi· “sight, vision”
- Meaning
- sight, vision
- Origin
- Sanskrit, Hindi
- Pronunciation
- DARSH
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #3,258
- US babies 2025
- 36
- Best rank
- #2,095 (2013)
- Peak year
- 2013
Meaning and origin of Darsh
Darsh is a Sanskrit and Hindi name that is usually said to mean “sight, vision”.
Darsh is an Indian boy's name drawn from the Sanskrit darsha, sight or seeing. The same root gives darshan, the word for a respectful viewing of a deity or a revered person, and the longer names Darshan and Darshit. Darsh is short and modern in style, and it is used among Hindi-speaking families and in the Indian diaspora. It is said DARSH, in one syllable, rhyming with harsh. Because it is already brief, it rarely needs a nickname. The name pairs easily with longer middle names and has a crisp, contemporary sound in English.
Popularity over time
Darsh first appears in US Social Security records in 1998. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #2,095 in 2013, the same year it reached its highest count of 64 babies. In 2025, 36 babies were named Darsh, and it ranked #3,258 nationally. That is 41% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #7,592 in 2000, #2,413 in 2010, and #3,258 in 2025. Of the 1,024 US boys named Darsh since records began, 54% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 285 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Robinson, Aleczander, Cutler, Bryston, and Eligh.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Darsh ranked highest in New Jersey and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | #1062 | 5 |
| California | #2551 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Darsh is usually pronounced DARSH, with one syllable. It has five letters, starts with D and ends in “-sh”.
Middle names for Darsh
A few middle names that flow with Darsh: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Darsh
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Darsh mean?
Darsh is a Sanskrit and Hindi name that is usually said to mean “sight, vision”.
What is the origin of the name Darsh?
Darsh has Sanskrit and Hindi roots. Darsh is an Indian boy's name drawn from the Sanskrit darsha, sight or seeing.
Is Darsh a popular name?
Not especially. Darsh ranked #3,258 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Darsh a boy or girl name?
Darsh is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Darsh?
Darsh is usually pronounced DARSH. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings