Krishna vs Karan

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 #5,686 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ear; instrument of hearing"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindu Punjabi Sikh

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Krishna Rank #2,397

Karan Rank #5,686

Krishna is more popular, ranked #2397 vs #5686 for Karan.

Is Krishna or Karan more popular?

Krishna is more popular, ranked #2397 compared to Karan at #5686 in the United States.

What do Krishna and Karan mean?

Krishna means "dark, blue-black" (Sanskrit origin). Karan means "ear; instrument of hearing" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Krishna and Karan boy or girl names?

Krishna is primarily a boy name. Karan is primarily a boy name.