Karan vs Akshiv

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karan

Boy #5,686 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ear; instrument of hearing"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindu Punjabi Sikh

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Boy #5,613 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"active, agile"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindu Gujarati Marathi

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Karan Rank #5,686

Akshiv Rank #5,613

Akshiv is more popular, ranked #5613 vs #5686 for Karan.

Is Karan or Akshiv more popular?

Akshiv is more popular, ranked #5613 compared to Karan at #5686 in the United States.

What do Karan and Akshiv mean?

Karan means "ear; instrument of hearing" (Sanskrit origin). Akshiv means "active, agile" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Karan and Akshiv boy or girl names?

Karan is primarily a boy name. Akshiv is primarily a boy name.