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Gurvir

♂ Boy

Pronounced goor-VEER /ɡʊrˈvɪr/Medium

Meaning: A Sikh/Punjabi name joining Gur ('the Guru') with vir ('warrior; brave'), 'the Guru's warrior.' A name of devotion and courage, noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A brave Sikh name: Gurvir means 'the Guru's warrior' (said 'goor-VEER'). Devout and rare.
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Origin MediumPunjabi
MeaningA Sikh/Punjabi name joining Gur ('the Guru') with vir ('warrior; brave'), 'the Guru's warrior.' A name of devotion and courage, noted respectfully.
U.S. rank (2021)#11235 ↘ Falling
2021 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 61

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619982021

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

Gurvir comes from the Punjabi Gur ('Guru') and vir ('warrior; brave'), 'the Guru's warrior.' A devout, courageous Sikh name, noted respectfully — rare in the U.S. (said 'goor-VEER').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Sikh families. Rare, devout, and brave.

Did you know? Gurvir is a Sikh/Punjabi name joining Gur ('the Guru') with vir ('warrior') — 'the Guru's warrior' — a name of devotion and courage, noted respectfully (said 'goor-VEER').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Gurvir — Punjabi/Sikh Gur 'Guru' + vir 'warrior'

Variations

GurveerGurbirGurvira

Nicknames

GuriVir

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gurvir mean?

Gurvir is a Sikh/Punjabi name joining Gur ('the Guru') and vir ('warrior'), 'the Guru's warrior.' Noted respectfully.

How do you pronounce Gurvir?

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

Is Gurvir a boy or girl name?

Gurvir is a boy's name.

How popular is Gurvir?

Gurvir is a rare name in the U.S.

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