Felix vs Kiran

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kiran

Boy #1,346 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ray of light, beam of sunlight"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Hindu Indian Pakistani Sikh Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,346
Total SSA Count
142
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kir

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Felix Rank #177
Kiran Rank #1,346

Felix is more popular, ranked #177 vs #1346 for Kiran.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Felix ___

  • Felix James
  • Felix Oliver
  • Felix Theodore
  • Felix Hugo
  • Felix Edward
  • Felix Arthur

Kiran ___

  • Kiran Dev
  • Kiran Raj
  • Kiran Arjun
  • Kiran Singh
  • Kiran Prakash
  • Kiran Kumar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Felix

Oscar Jasper Violet Beatrice Hugo

If you choose Kiran

Arjun Priya Anaya Rohan Ishaan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Felix or Kiran more popular?

Felix is more popular, ranked #177 compared to Kiran at #1346 in the United States.

What do Felix and Kiran mean?

Felix means "happy, fortunate" (Latin origin). Kiran means "ray of light, beam of sunlight" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Felix and Kiran boy or girl names?

Felix is primarily a boy name. Kiran is primarily a boy name.

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