Indra vs Karan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Indra

Boy #5,682 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"possessor of rain drops"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Balinese Indonesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,682
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ind

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Popularity Comparison

Indra Rank #5,682
Karan Rank #5,686

Indra is more popular, ranked #5682 vs #5686 for Karan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Indra ___

  • Indra Kai
  • Indra Raj
  • Indra Dev
  • Indra Neel
  • Indra James
  • Indra Leo

Karan ___

  • Karan Dev
  • Karan Singh
  • Karan Raj
  • Karan Arjun
  • Karan Neel
  • Karan James

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Indra

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If you choose Karan

Arjun Vikram Priya Ananya Rohan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Indra or Karan more popular?

Indra is more popular, ranked #5682 compared to Karan at #5686 in the United States.

What do Indra and Karan mean?

Indra means "possessor of rain drops" (Sanskrit origin). Karan means "ear; instrument of hearing" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Indra and Karan boy or girl names?

Indra is primarily a boy name. Karan is primarily a boy name.

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