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Gaurav

♂ Boy

Pronounced GOW-ruv /ˈɡəʊ.ɾəʋ/Medium

Meaning: Gaurav is a Sanskrit/Hindi name meaning 'pride; honor; dignity; glory' (gaurava). A widely loved, upright modern Indian name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A proud Sanskrit name: Gaurav means 'pride; honor; glory' (said 'GOW-ruv'). Dignified and warm.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningGaurav is a Sanskrit/Hindi name meaning 'pride; honor; dignity; glory' (gaurava). A widely loved, upright modern Indian name.
U.S. rank (2024)#11341 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 709

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319752024

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

Gaurav is a Sanskrit/Hindi name meaning 'pride; honor; dignity; glory' (from gaurava). A popular and admired given name across India, it reads as warm and dignified (said 'GOW-ruv').

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

Did you know? Gaurav is Sanskrit for 'pride; honor; dignity; glory' (gaurava) — a widely loved modern Indian name with an upright, dignified ring (said 'GOW-ruv').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Gaurav — Sanskrit, 'pride; honor; glory'

Variations

GouravGaurabGarv

Nicknames

GaurRav

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gaurav mean?

Gaurav is a Sanskrit name meaning 'pride; honor; dignity; glory.'

How do you pronounce Gaurav?

It's said GOW-ruv /ˈɡəʊ.ɾəʋ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Gaurav a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Gaurav?

Gaurav is rare in the U.S. and well used in India.

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