Kunal vs Rafeeq

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kunal

Boy #17,652 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one with beautiful eyes"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Gujarati Marathi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17,652
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kun

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kunal Rank #17,652
Rafeeq Rank #17,574

Rafeeq is more popular, ranked #17574 vs #17652 for Kunal.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kunal ___

  • Kunal Raj
  • Kunal Dev
  • Kunal Prakash
  • Kunal Aditya
  • Kunal Vikram
  • Kunal Mohan

Rafeeq ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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If you choose Rafeeq

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kunal or Rafeeq more popular?

Rafeeq is more popular, ranked #17574 compared to Kunal at #17652 in the United States.

What do Kunal and Rafeeq mean?

Kunal means "one with beautiful eyes" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Kunal and Rafeeq boy or girl names?

Kunal is primarily a boy name. Rafeeq is primarily a boy name.

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