Kushal vs Karan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kushal

Boy #5,814 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"skilled, expert, clever"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Nepali Bengali Hindu

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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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Kushal Rank #5,814

Karan Rank #5,686

Karan is more popular, ranked #5686 vs #5814 for Kushal.

Is Kushal or Karan more popular?

Karan is more popular, ranked #5686 compared to Kushal at #5814 in the United States.

What do Kushal and Karan mean?

Kushal means "skilled, expert, clever" (Sanskrit origin). Karan means "ear; instrument of hearing" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Kushal and Karan boy or girl names?

Kushal is primarily a boy name. Karan is primarily a boy name.