Lord Shiva; Lord of monkeys
In Sanskrit, Harish is a compound name derived from 'Hari' (a name for Vishnu or meaning tawny/yellow) and 'Isha' (meaning lord). It is most commonly interpreted as 'Lord Shiva' or 'Lord of the monkeys,' referring to the king of the Vanaras in Hindu mythology.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Harish in 2025.
Indian actor known for 'The Eternals' and 'Run Fatboy Run'
Prominent Indian equal rights activist and speaker
Renowned Himalayan mountaineer and author
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).