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Gurbaj

♂ Boy

Pronounced GUR-bahj /ˈɡʊr.bɑdʒ/Medium

Meaning: From the Punjabi/Sikh Gurbaj, 'the Guru's falcon' (Gur, 'Guru/spiritual teacher', + baj, 'falcon'); a Sikh sacred name; we note the sacred rootLow

In 30 seconds: The Guru's falcon: Gurbaj is a Sikh name. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'GUR-bahj'). We note the sacred root.
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Origin LowPunjabi, Sikh
MeaningFrom the Punjabi/Sikh Gurbaj, 'the Guru's falcon' (Gur, 'Guru/spiritual teacher', + baj, 'falcon'); a Sikh sacred name; we note the sacred root
U.S. rank (2024)#10216 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 21

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420192024

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

Gurbaj comes from the Punjabi/Sikh Gurbaj, 'the Guru's falcon' (Gur, 'Guru', + baj, 'falcon'); a Sikh sacred name (we note the sacred root). A bold name (said 'GUR-bahj').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Sikh families. Rare, the-Guru's-falcon at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Gurbaj is 'the Guru's falcon' in Punjabi (Gur, 'Guru', + baj, 'falcon') — a Sikh sacred name evoking the falcons of Guru Gobind Singh — a bold choice (we note the sacred root; said 'GUR-bahj').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Gurbaj — Punjabi/Sikh; the Guru's falcon

Variations

Gurbaaj

Nicknames

Baj

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gurbaj mean?

Gurbaj is Punjabi/Sikh for 'the Guru's falcon' (Gur, 'Guru', + baj, 'falcon'). We note the sacred root.

How do you pronounce Gurbaj?

It's said GUR-bahj /ˈɡʊr.bɑdʒ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Gurbaj a boy or girl name?

Gurbaj is a boy's name.

How popular is Gurbaj?

Gurbaj is a very rare name in the U.S.

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