Kunal vs Shayan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kunal

Boy #17,652 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one with beautiful eyes"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Gujarati Marathi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17,652
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Shayan

Boy #1,749 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"worthy, deserving"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,749
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kunal Rank #17,652
Shayan Rank #1,749

Shayan is more popular, ranked #1749 vs #17652 for Kunal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kunal or Shayan more popular?

Shayan is more popular, ranked #1749 compared to Kunal at #17652 in the United States.

What do Kunal and Shayan mean?

Kunal means "one with beautiful eyes" (Sanskrit origin). Shayan means "worthy, deserving" (Persian origin).

Are Kunal and Shayan boy or girl names?

Kunal is primarily a boy name. Shayan is primarily a boy name.

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