Kunal vs Shiv

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kunal

Boy #17,652 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one with beautiful eyes"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindu Gujarati Marathi

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Boy #1,776 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"auspicious, benevolent"

Origin: Sanskrit

Hindu Indian Nepali

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Kunal Rank #17,652

Shiv Rank #1,776

Shiv is more popular, ranked #1776 vs #17652 for Kunal.

Is Kunal or Shiv more popular?

Shiv is more popular, ranked #1776 compared to Kunal at #17652 in the United States.

What do Kunal and Shiv mean?

Kunal means "one with beautiful eyes" (Sanskrit origin). Shiv means "auspicious, benevolent" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Kunal and Shiv boy or girl names?

Kunal is primarily a boy name. Shiv is primarily a boy name.