A boy, son, or prince
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'kumara', this name traditionally refers to a young boy or a prince. In Hindu mythology, it is an epithet for the god Kartikeya, the son of Shiva and Parvati. It is widely used across India both as a given name and a common middle name or surname.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Kumar in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former Sri Lankan cricket captain and legendary batsman
Character actor known for his roles in Wes Anderson films
A brilliant but rebellious medical student · Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
