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Dheeran

♂ Boy

Pronounced DHEE-ran /ˈdi.rɑn/Medium

Meaning: From Tamil/Sanskrit dheeran, 'brave; courageous; a hero; one who is steadfast' (from dhira, 'wise; steady; brave')Low

In 30 seconds: Brave; courageous; a hero: Dheeran is Tamil/Sanskrit. Crisp, strong, and warm (said 'DHEE-ran').
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Origin LowTamil, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom Tamil/Sanskrit dheeran, 'brave; courageous; a hero; one who is steadfast' (from dhira, 'wise; steady; brave')
U.S. rank (2025)#6548 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 161

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320162025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dheeran comes from Tamil/Sanskrit dheeran, 'brave; courageous; a hero; one who is steadfast' (from dhira, 'wise; steady; brave'; borne by the Tamil hero Dheeran Chinnamalai). A crisp, strong name (said 'DHEE-ran'; nickname Dhee).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, brave-and-a-hero at the root, and strong.

Did you know? Dheeran means 'brave; courageous; a hero; one who is steadfast' in Tamil and Sanskrit (from dhira, 'wise; steady; brave') — a crisp, strong name (said 'DHEE-ran').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Dheeran — Tamil/Sanskrit etymology

Variations

DhiranDherajDheer

Nicknames

Dhee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dheeran mean?

Dheeran is Tamil/Sanskrit for 'brave; courageous; a hero; one who is steadfast'.

How do you pronounce Dheeran?

It's said DHEE-ran /ˈdi.rɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dheeran a boy or girl name?

Dheeran is a boy's name.

How popular is Dheeran?

Dheeran is a rare name in the U.S.

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