Krishna vs Pranav

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 #2,276 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pilot, one who steers"

Origin: Sanskrit

Hindu Indian Sanskrit South Asian

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Krishna Rank #2,397

Pranav Rank #2,276

Pranav is more popular, ranked #2276 vs #2397 for Krishna.

Is Krishna or Pranav more popular?

Pranav is more popular, ranked #2276 compared to Krishna at #2397 in the United States.

What do Krishna and Pranav mean?

Krishna means "dark, blue-black" (Sanskrit origin). Pranav means "pilot, one who steers" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Krishna and Pranav boy or girl names?

Krishna is primarily a boy name. Pranav is primarily a boy name.