Ishir vs Skanda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ishir

Boy #5,690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, mighty, powerful"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,690
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Skanda

Boy #5,556 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"leaper, attacker, one who attacks"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Hindu Indian Sri Lankan Tamil South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,556
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ishir Rank #5,690
Skanda Rank #5,556

Skanda is more popular, ranked #5556 vs #5690 for Ishir.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ishir or Skanda more popular?

Skanda is more popular, ranked #5556 compared to Ishir at #5690 in the United States.

What do Ishir and Skanda mean?

Ishir means "strong, mighty, powerful" (Sanskrit origin). Skanda means "leaper, attacker, one who attacks" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Ishir and Skanda boy or girl names?

Ishir is primarily a boy name. Skanda is primarily a boy name.

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