Karan vs Raam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karan

Boy #5,686 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ear; instrument of hearing"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Punjabi Sikh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,686
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kari

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Karan Rank #5,686
Raam Rank #5,653

Raam is more popular, ranked #5653 vs #5686 for Karan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Karan ___

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

Raam ___

  • Raam Eli
  • Raam David
  • Raam Nathan
  • Raam Joseph
  • Raam Samuel
  • Raam Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Karan

Arjun Vikram Priya Ananya Rohan

If you choose Raam

Levi Ari Jonah Micah Tamar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karan or Raam more popular?

Raam is more popular, ranked #5653 compared to Karan at #5686 in the United States.

What do Karan and Raam mean?

Karan means "ear; instrument of hearing" (Sanskrit origin). Raam means "thunder, exalted" (Hebrew origin).

Are Karan and Raam boy or girl names?

Karan is primarily a boy name. Raam is primarily a boy name.

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