Garv

♂ Boy

Pronounced GARV /ˈɡɑɹv/Medium

Meaning: Garv is a Sanskrit/Hindi name meaning 'pride; self-respect; dignity' (garva). A short, confident modern Indian name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A short, confident name: Garv is Sanskrit for 'pride; self-respect' (said 'GARV'). Crisp and modern.

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningGarv is a Sanskrit/Hindi name meaning 'pride; self-respect; dignity' (garva). A short, confident modern Indian name.

U.S. rank (2024)#11337 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 119

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Garv is a Sanskrit/Hindi name meaning 'pride; self-respect; dignity' (from garva). Popular as a crisp modern given name across India, it reads as short and confident (said 'GARV').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely, mostly in Indian families. Rare, confident, and crisp.

Did you know? Garv is Sanskrit for 'pride; self-respect; dignity' (garva) — a short, confident modern Indian name with a strong, upright ring (said 'GARV').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Garv — Sanskrit, 'pride; self-respect'

Variations

GarvaGauravGarvit

Nicknames

GaryVee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Garv mean?

Garv is a Sanskrit name meaning 'pride; self-respect; dignity.'

How do you pronounce Garv?

It's said GARV /ˈɡɑɹv/ — one syllable.

Is Garv a boy or girl name?

Garv is a boy's name in Indian tradition and here.

How popular is Garv?

Garv is rare in the U.S. and used in India.