Shiv vs Kunal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shiv

Boy #1,776 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"auspicious, benevolent"

Origin: Sanskrit

Hindu Indian Nepali

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Boy #17,652 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one with beautiful eyes"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindu Gujarati Marathi

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Shiv Rank #1,776

Kunal Rank #17,652

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

Is Shiv or Kunal more popular?

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

What do Shiv and Kunal mean?

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

Are Shiv and Kunal boy or girl names?

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