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Gurveer

♂ Boy

Pronounced gur-VEER /ɡʊrˈviːr/Medium

Meaning: A Sikh/Punjabi name joining Gur ('Guru; spiritual teacher') and veer ('brave one, warrior') — so 'brave warrior of the Guru.' A cherished name in Sikh families. Documented; noted respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: A brave Sikh name: Gurveer means 'warrior of the Guru' (said 'gur-VEER'). Strong and devotional.
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Origin MediumPunjabi
MeaningA Sikh/Punjabi name joining Gur ('Guru; spiritual teacher') and veer ('brave one, warrior') — so 'brave warrior of the Guru.' A cherished name in Sikh families. Documented; noted respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#12905 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 188

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719942024

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

Gurveer is a Sikh/Punjabi name from Gur ('Guru') and veer ('brave, warrior'), so 'brave warrior of the Guru.' It sits among cherished Gur- compounds in Sikh families and carries a devotional, courageous spirit. A meaningful heritage pick (said 'gur-VEER').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S., a heritage name within Sikh communities. Rare, brave, and devotional.

Did you know? Gurveer joins Gur ('Guru') with veer ('brave warrior') — a 'warrior of the Guru.' It belongs to the beloved Sikh family of Gur- names, carrying both faith and courage (said 'gur-VEER').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Gurveer — Punjabi Gur + veer, 'brave warrior of the Guru'; documented

Variations

GurvirGurbir

Nicknames

GurVeer

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gurveer mean?

Gurveer joins Punjabi Gur ('Guru') and veer ('brave warrior'), so 'brave warrior of the Guru.'

How do you pronounce Gurveer?

It's said gur-VEER /ɡʊrˈviːr/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Gurveer a boy or girl name?

Gurveer is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Gurveer?

Gurveer is rare for boys in the U.S. and used mainly within Sikh communities.

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