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Kaveer

♂ Boy

Pronounced kə-VEER /kəˈvɪr/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit kavi, 'a poet, a sage, a wise/gifted one', with a -veer ('hero') flavor; 'a poet-hero'Low

In 30 seconds: A poet-sage: Kaveer ties to Sanskrit kavi — 'a poet, a wise one'. Lyrical, modern, and warm.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit kavi, 'a poet, a sage, a wise/gifted one', with a -veer ('hero') flavor; 'a poet-hero'
U.S. rank (2025)#5723 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 155

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020162025

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

Kaveer comes from Sanskrit kavi, 'a poet, a sage, a wise and gifted seer' (the root of the name Kabir), often blended with veer, 'hero' (construction layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name across India.

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, a-poet-sage at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Kaveer ties to Sanskrit kavi, 'a poet, a sage, a gifted seer' (the root of Kabir), with a -veer ('hero') flavor — a lyrical, modern Indian name (Kavi + veer).
Overall data confidence 60%
Sanskrit references — kavi — construction layered

Variations

KavirKabirKaviraj

Nicknames

Kavi

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If you like Kaveer…

Kabir— a kin kavi-rooted name
Kavi— the 'poet' root
Ranveer— a fellow -veer name
Veer— the 'hero' element

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kaveer mean?

Kaveer ties to Sanskrit kavi, 'a poet, a sage', with a -veer ('hero') flavor; the construction is layered.

How do you pronounce Kaveer?

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

Is Kaveer a boy or girl name?

Kaveer is a boy's name.

How popular is Kaveer?

Kaveer is a rare name in the U.S.

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