Karan vs Shiven

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

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Popularity Comparison

Karan Rank #5,686
Shiven Rank #5,536

Shiven is more popular, ranked #5536 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

Shiven ___

  • Shiven Raj
  • Shiven Kumar
  • Shiven Dev
  • Shiven Arjun
  • Shiven Pranav

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Karan

Arjun Vikram Priya Ananya Rohan

If you choose Shiven

Aryan Priya Rohan Ananya Vikram

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karan or Shiven more popular?

Shiven is more popular, ranked #5536 compared to Karan at #5686 in the United States.

What do Karan and Shiven mean?

Karan means "ear; instrument of hearing" (Sanskrit origin). Shiven means "auspicious, blessed" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Karan and Shiven boy or girl names?

Karan is primarily a boy name. Shiven is primarily a boy name.

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