Ian vs Kunal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish British Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#75
Total SSA Count
4,547
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kunal

Boy #17,652 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one with beautiful eyes"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Gujarati Marathi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17,652
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ian Rank #75
Kunal Rank #17,652

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #17652 for Kunal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ian or Kunal more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Kunal at #17652 in the United States.

What do Ian and Kunal mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Kunal means "one with beautiful eyes" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Ian and Kunal boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Kunal is primarily a boy name.

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