The source of the name Sukunabikona is, according to "Kojiki," his name "Sukuna" (few, little) is just in contrast with "Ona" (many, big) of Onamuchi, and the name does not necessarily mean the size of his body.
名前の由来について、古事記伝によれば「御名の須久那（スクナ）はただ大名持（オホナムチ）の大名と対であるため」とあり、名前が必ずしも体の大きさを表すわけではない。