Good person, lord of the sages, or black-haired
Rishan is a name with multiple potential roots. In Sanskrit, it is often associated with 'Rishi', meaning a sage or saintly person. In some contexts, it is also interpreted as meaning 'good person' or 'lord of the sages', while in other linguistic traditions, it can refer to one with dark hair.
About 25 boys were named Rishan in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
