Raam vs Skanda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Skanda

Boy #5,556 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"leaper, attacker, one who attacks"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Hindu Indian Sri Lankan Tamil South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,556
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Raam Rank #5,653
Skanda Rank #5,556

Skanda is more popular, ranked #5556 vs #5653 for Raam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raam or Skanda more popular?

Skanda is more popular, ranked #5556 compared to Raam at #5653 in the United States.

What do Raam and Skanda mean?

Raam means "thunder, exalted" (Hebrew origin). Skanda means "leaper, attacker, one who attacks" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Raam and Skanda boy or girl names?

Raam is primarily a boy name. Skanda is primarily a boy name.

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