Karan vs Shritik

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Karan Rank #5,686
Shritik Rank #5,515

Shritik is more popular, ranked #5515 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

Shritik ___

  • Shritik Kumar
  • Shritik Dev
  • Shritik Raj
  • Shritik Anand
  • Shritik Prakash
  • Shritik Mohan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Karan

Arjun Vikram Priya Ananya Rohan

If you choose Shritik

Arjun Priya Riya Kiran Rohan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karan or Shritik more popular?

Shritik is more popular, ranked #5515 compared to Karan at #5686 in the United States.

What do Karan and Shritik mean?

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

Are Karan and Shritik boy or girl names?

Karan is primarily a boy name. Shritik is primarily a boy name.

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