Kiran vs Ravi

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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Ravi

Boy #1,215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Sri Lankan Nepalese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,215
Total SSA Count
166
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Kiran Rank #1,346
Ravi Rank #1,215

Ravi is more popular, ranked #1215 vs #1346 for Kiran.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kiran ___

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

Ravi ___

  • Ravi Kumar
  • Ravi Singh
  • Ravi Nair
  • Ravi Shankar
  • Ravi Das
  • Ravi Prasad

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kiran

Arjun Priya Anaya Rohan Ishaan

If you choose Ravi

Priya Arjun Ananya Vikram Divya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kiran or Ravi more popular?

Ravi is more popular, ranked #1215 compared to Kiran at #1346 in the United States.

What do Kiran and Ravi mean?

Kiran means "ray of light, beam of sunlight" (Sanskrit origin). Ravi means "sun" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Kiran and Ravi boy or girl names?

Kiran is primarily a boy name. Ravi is primarily a boy name.

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