Karan vs Skanda

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 #5,556 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"leaper, attacker, one who attacks"

Origin: Sanskrit

Hindu Indian Sri Lankan Tamil South Asian

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Karan Rank #5,686

Skanda Rank #5,556

Skanda is more popular, ranked #5556 vs #5686 for Karan.

Is Karan or Skanda more popular?

Skanda is more popular, ranked #5556 compared to Karan at #5686 in the United States.

What do Karan and Skanda mean?

Karan means "ear; instrument of hearing" (Sanskrit origin). Skanda means "leaper, attacker, one who attacks" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Karan and Skanda boy or girl names?

Karan is primarily a boy name. Skanda is primarily a boy name.