Kushal vs Shrey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kushal

Boy #5,814 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"skilled, expert, clever"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Nepali Bengali Hindu

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,814
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kush

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Shrey

Boy #5,756 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"auspicious, fortunate, blessed"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali Gujarati

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,756
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shrey

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Popularity Comparison

Kushal Rank #5,814
Shrey Rank #5,756

Shrey is more popular, ranked #5756 vs #5814 for Kushal.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kushal ___

  • Kushal Raj
  • Kushal Dev
  • Kushal Kumar
  • Kushal Anand
  • Kushal Vikram
  • Kushal Arjun

Shrey ___

  • Shrey Kumar
  • Shrey Dev
  • Shrey Raj
  • Shrey Aryan
  • Shrey Veer
  • Shrey Mohan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kushal

Rahul Arjun Priya Ananya Rohan

If you choose Shrey

Shreya Veer Aryan Priya Ananya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kushal or Shrey more popular?

Shrey is more popular, ranked #5756 compared to Kushal at #5814 in the United States.

What do Kushal and Shrey mean?

Kushal means "skilled, expert, clever" (Sanskrit origin). Shrey means "auspicious, fortunate, blessed" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Kushal and Shrey boy or girl names?

Kushal is primarily a boy name. Shrey is primarily a boy name.

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