Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Karan Updated February 16, 2026 by Jennifer M. Karan Gender: Male Origin: Indian Meaning: Skilled Or Smart ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Karan? The name Karan is primarily a male name of Indian origin that means Skilled Or Smart. People who like the name Karan also like: Jayin, Ethan, Adan, Alagan, Nevan, Keiran, Ian, Emma, Eva, Ava, Aria, Amaya, Kiara, Aurora Names like Karan: Karenina, Karima, Kiernan, Karen, Karine, Karna, Kuron, Kieran, Kirana, Karim, Koren, Karam, Karmina, Kerem, Kareem, Kyrene, Kiran, Karman, Kerani, Keeran, Karimah, Kern, Khurran, Keiran, Kyran, Karena, Karin, Kirima, Keran, Korina Stats for the Name Karan Karan is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Karan is currently not ranked in U.S. births