Krishna vs Kal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Krishna

Boy #2,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, blue-black"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindu Nepali Balinese Fijian-Indian

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Boy #2,343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"time; yesterday and tomorrow"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindu Western

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Krishna Rank #2,397

Kal Rank #2,343

Kal is more popular, ranked #2343 vs #2397 for Krishna.

Is Krishna or Kal more popular?

Kal is more popular, ranked #2343 compared to Krishna at #2397 in the United States.

What do Krishna and Kal mean?

Krishna means "dark, blue-black" (Sanskrit origin). Kal means "time; yesterday and tomorrow" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Krishna and Kal boy or girl names?

Krishna is primarily a boy name. Kal is primarily a boy name.