UK boy's name
Suresh
Indian personal name meaning wealthy, prosperous, or excellent.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Suresh is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Suresh popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4527, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1998 to 2009. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Suresh. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2010 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Suresh ranked #4527 for boys in England and Wales in 2009, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 3 boys were registered as Suresh.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Suresh as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4527
2009
Births in 2009
3
Latest year
Peak year
1998
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Suresh mean?
The name Suresh is derived from the Sanskrit language, which originated in ancient India. It is a compound word formed by combining the prefix "su," meaning "good" or "auspicious," with the root word "resh," meaning "wealth" or "prosperity." The name can be roughly translated as "one who possesses or brings good fortune and wealth."
In Hindu mythology, the name Suresh is associated with Lord Vishnu, one of the principal deities in Hinduism. Vishnu is revered as the preserver and protector of the universe, and his various avatars, or incarnations, are celebrated in Hindu scriptures and religious texts.
The earliest recorded usage of the name Suresh dates back to ancient Sanskrit literature, such as the Vedas and Puranas, where it is mentioned as a name for individuals or characters. In the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics, there is a character named Suresh, who is described as a wise and prosperous individual.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Suresh. One of the most famous was Suresh Biswas (1923-1994), an Indian writer and poet who was a prominent figure in the Bengali literary world. His works explored themes of social justice, human rights, and the struggles of the common people.
Another notable Suresh was Suresh Raina (born 1986), an Indian cricketer who played for the Indian national team and is regarded as one of the best fielders in the game's history. He was a part of the Indian team that won the 2011 Cricket World Cup.
In the field of science, Suresh Naidu (1932-2015) was an Indian-American engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of computer memory systems. He held numerous patents and was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2012.
Suresh Kalmadi (born 1944) is an Indian politician and former sports administrator who served as the chairman of the Organizing Committee for the 2010 Commonwealth Games held in Delhi, India.
Suresh Rajan (1953-2020) was an Indian-American entrepreneur and business executive who co-founded and served as the CEO of the software company Cymfony, which was later acquired by TNS Global.
These examples illustrate the diverse backgrounds and achievements of individuals who have carried the name Suresh throughout history, reflecting its enduring significance and the cultural richness associated with its Sanskrit origins.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Suresh over time
The chart below shows babies named Suresh registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2009. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Suresh, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2009, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Suresh by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Suresh was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4527 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #2901 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Suresh
- Samuel 108,505
- Sebastian 33,008
- Sam 20,889
- Stanley 16,354
- Sonny 15,028
- Sean 15,006
- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Suresh: questions and answers
How popular is the name Suresh in the UK right now?
In 2009, Suresh was ranked #4527 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Suresh most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 3 babies registered as Suresh in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Suresh?
Indian personal name meaning wealthy, prosperous, or excellent.
How many people are called Suresh in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Suresh across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.