US Popularity:22976
Origin:Sanskrit
Meaning:lord of the throngs
Ganesh is a boy's given name that originated in Sanskrit. It is a diminutive of Ganesha, the Hindu god of wisdom. Ganesha is often represented with an elephant's head in art and statues and is seen as the remover of obstacles and a beacon of good luck. In Hinduism, elephants are synonymous with wisdom and intellect. Ganesh, meaning "lord of the throngs," will help baby navigate all life’s obstacles, no matter how many there are at any given time.

How Popular Is The Name Ganesh?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Ganesh is currently #4109 on The Bump
Boy:Ganesh is currently #2301 on The Bump Boy Names

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2021
#11200
in 2021
+ 1474
from 2020
In comparison to the previous year's data
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