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Dhruvan

♂ Boy

Pronounced DROO-van /ˈdru.vən/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit, 'firm; constant; immovable; the pole star' (from Dhruva, a devoted prince fixed in the sky as the North Star)Low

In 30 seconds: Firm; constant; the pole star: Dhruvan is Sanskrit. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'DROO-van').
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Origin LowSanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit, 'firm; constant; immovable; the pole star' (from Dhruva, a devoted prince fixed in the sky as the North Star)
U.S. rank (2025)#7803 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 159

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820122025

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

Dhruvan comes from the Sanskrit, 'firm; constant; immovable; the pole star' (from Dhruva, a devoted prince fixed in the sky as the North Star). A lyrical, classic name (said 'DROO-van'; nickname Dhruv).

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, the-pole-star at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Dhruvan means 'firm; constant; the pole star' in Sanskrit — from Dhruva, a devoted prince fixed in the sky as the North Star — lyrical and classic (said 'DROO-van').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Dhruvan — Sanskrit etymology

Variations

DhruvDhruvaDruvan

Nicknames

Dhruv

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dhruvan mean?

Dhruvan is Sanskrit for 'firm; constant; the pole star'.

How do you pronounce Dhruvan?

It's said DROO-van /ˈdru.vən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dhruvan a boy or girl name?

Dhruvan is a boy's name.

How popular is Dhruvan?

Dhruvan is a rare name in the U.S.

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