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Ranveer

रणवीरRAHN-veer · A name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'brave in battle' or 'heroic warrior'.

2025 rank (boys)
#3,658
Babies named in 2025
30
Peak popularity
2016
2025 frequency
1 in 56,936 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Declining since 2015

Declining since 2015, #3,658 for boys today.

Popularity of Ranveer since 2005

Babies named Ranveer per year in U.S. Social Security records.

15294420102020Most births 2016Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
2000s64
2010s332
2020s140

Meaning & origin

Ranveer entered U.S. records in 2005 and reached its peak popularity in 2016, likely influenced by the rise of Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh. As of 2025, it ranks 3,658th nationally, with approximately 1 in 56,936 newborns receiving the name. The name has been declining since its 2015 high, with top usage concentrated in California. Ranveer remains a distinctive choice that carries the strong meaning of 'heroic warrior', rooted in Sanskrit tradition. Its modern adoption reflects a growing interest in culturally rich Indian names among diaspora families.

Ranveer is a compound of Sanskrit elements 'rana' (battle, war) and 'vira' (hero, brave). The name has been used in India for centuries, particularly in Hindi-speaking regions, and gained modern prominence among Bollywood celebrities in the early 21st century.

Where Ranveer is most popular

Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ran, Veer, Ranny

Variants: Ranvir, Ranbeer, Ranbir

Sibling names for Ranveer

Names that share Ranveer's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Ranveer mean?
Ranveer means 'brave in battle' or 'heroic warrior', derived from Sanskrit 'rana' (battle) and 'vira' (hero).
How popular is the name Ranveer?
Ranveer was ranked 3,658th in the U.S. in 2025, with about 1 in 56,936 newborns given the name. Its peak popularity was in 2016.
Is Ranveer a boy's name or a girl's name?
Ranveer is almost exclusively used as a boy's name.