Karan vs Ishir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karan

Boy #5,686 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ear; instrument of hearing"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Punjabi Sikh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,686
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Karan Rank #5,686
Ishir Rank #5,690

Karan is more popular, ranked #5686 vs #5690 for Ishir.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karan or Ishir more popular?

Karan is more popular, ranked #5686 compared to Ishir at #5690 in the United States.

What do Karan and Ishir mean?

Karan means "ear; instrument of hearing" (Sanskrit origin). Ishir means "strong, mighty, powerful" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Karan and Ishir boy or girl names?

Karan is primarily a boy name. Ishir is primarily a boy name.

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