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Ranvir

रणवीरRAHN-veer · One who is victorious in battle; a warrior who triumphs.

2025 rank (boys)
#8,910
Babies named in 2025
8
Peak popularity
2011
2025 frequency
1 in 213,510 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Declining since 2010

Declining since 2010, #8,910 for boys today.

Popularity of Ranvir since 1998

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

81523200020102020Most births 2011Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1990s5
2000s53
2010s133
2020s28

Meaning & origin

Ranvir is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin, combining 'rana' (battle) and 'vira' (hero) to mean 'victorious in battle' or 'warrior hero'. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1998 and reached its peak popularity in 2011, but has been in decline since 2010. Currently ranked 8910, it is a rare choice, with approximately 1 in 213,510 boys given this name. The name carries strong cultural resonance in India, where it has long been favored by Hindu families, and has also been adopted by the Indian diaspora abroad. While it has no top states of concentration, its usage remains most common in communities with Indian heritage.

Ranvir is a combination of the Sanskrit elements 'rana' (battle, war) and 'vira' (hero, brave). The name has long been popular in India, especially among Hindu families, and is borne across various regions of the subcontinent. It has gained some usage among the Indian diaspora in English-speaking countries.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ran, Ranny, Veer

Variants: Ranveer, Ranbeer

Sibling names for Ranvir

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

Sisters: Anika, Kavya, Ishita, Priya, Rhea

Brothers: Arjun, Vikram, Raj, Dev, Aryan

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Ranvir mean?
Ranvir means 'victorious in battle' or 'warrior hero', derived from the Sanskrit words 'rana' (battle) and 'vira' (hero).
How popular is the name Ranvir today?
Ranvir is currently ranked 8910 in the U.S., with about 1 in 213,510 boys receiving the name in recent years.
Is Ranvir a boy's name or a girl's name?
Ranvir is predominantly a boy's name, though its variant Ranveer is sometimes used for girls.