Shadow vs Karma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shadow

Boy #6,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Shade or darkness cast by an object blocking light"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #6,240 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"action, deed, fate"

Origin: Sanskrit

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Shadow Rank #6,424

Karma Rank #6,240

Karma is more popular, ranked #6240 vs #6424 for Shadow.

Is Shadow or Karma more popular?

Karma is more popular, ranked #6240 compared to Shadow at #6424 in the United States.

What do Shadow and Karma mean?

Shadow means "Shade or darkness cast by an object blocking light" (Old English origin). Karma means "action, deed, fate" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Shadow and Karma boy or girl names?

Shadow is primarily a boy name. Karma is primarily a boy name.