Indra vs Skanda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Indra

Boy #5,682 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"possessor of rain drops"

Origin: Sanskrit

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Boy #5,556 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"leaper, attacker, one who attacks"

Origin: Sanskrit

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Indra Rank #5,682

Skanda Rank #5,556

Skanda is more popular, ranked #5556 vs #5682 for Indra.

Is Indra or Skanda more popular?

Skanda is more popular, ranked #5556 compared to Indra at #5682 in the United States.

What do Indra and Skanda mean?

Indra means "possessor of rain drops" (Sanskrit origin). Skanda means "leaper, attacker, one who attacks" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Indra and Skanda boy or girl names?

Indra is primarily a boy name. Skanda is primarily a boy name.