Karan

Pronunciation: [ k-EHR-uhn ]

Boy Name #5,686 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Karan is a boy name, recorded for 16 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-EHR-uhn.

Parents who love the name Karan often also consider Katherine, Katie, Kate .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #5,686
Total SSA Count: 16

Alternative Spellings

Karam #1372 Karas #4767

Nicknames

Kar Kay Karie

Also a Girl Name

Karan is also used as a girl name, ranked #13510.

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Similar Names

Katherine Katie Kate Kathryn Katharine Kathleen Kathrine Kattie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Karan

Is Karan a boy or girl name?

Karan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #5686. As a girl name, it is ranked #13510. Karan is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Karan?

Karan is pronounced k-EHR-uhn.

How popular is the name Karan?

Karan is currently ranked #5686 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Karan?

Common nicknames for Karan include Kar, Kay, and Karie.

Is Karan a common or rare name?

Karan is an uncommon name, ranked #5686 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Karan

Karan is a boy name .

Is Karan a boy or girl name? Karan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #5,686 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #13,510. Karan is more commonly used as a boy name.

Karan is currently ranked #5,686 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Karan include Kar, Kay, and Karie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Karan include Karam, Karas . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.