Skanda vs Ishir

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

Skanda Rank #5,556
Ishir Rank #5,690

Skanda is more popular, ranked #5556 vs #5690 for Ishir.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Skanda or Ishir more popular?

Skanda is more popular, ranked #5556 compared to Ishir at #5690 in the United States.

What do Skanda and Ishir mean?

Skanda means "leaper, attacker, one who attacks" (Sanskrit origin). Ishir means "strong, mighty, powerful" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Skanda and Ishir boy or girl names?

Skanda is primarily a boy name. Ishir is primarily a boy name.

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