Irfan vs Skanda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irfan

Boy #5,596 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"knowledge, wisdom, awareness"

Origin: Arabic (arafa)

Arabic Muslim South Asian Turkish Iranian

✓ All Clear

Boy #5,556 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"leaper, attacker, one who attacks"

Origin: Sanskrit

Hindu Indian Sri Lankan Tamil South Asian

✓ All Clear

Irfan Rank #5,596

Skanda Rank #5,556

Skanda is more popular, ranked #5556 vs #5596 for Irfan.

Is Irfan or Skanda more popular?

Skanda is more popular, ranked #5556 compared to Irfan at #5596 in the United States.

What do Irfan and Skanda mean?

Irfan means "knowledge, wisdom, awareness" (Arabic (arafa) origin). Skanda means "leaper, attacker, one who attacks" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Irfan and Skanda boy or girl names?

Irfan is primarily a boy name. Skanda is primarily a boy name.