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Ovi

♂ Boy

Pronounced OH-vee /ˈoʊ.vi/High

Meaning: Variously a Romanian short form of Ovidiu (the poet Ovid, from the Latin ovis, 'a sheep', hence 'a shepherd') and a Hindi/Marathi word for 'a folk song'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A shepherd; a folk song: Ovi is Romanian/Hindi. Sweet, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowRomanian, Latin
MeaningVariously a Romanian short form of Ovidiu (the poet Ovid, from the Latin ovis, 'a sheep', hence 'a shepherd') and a Hindi/Marathi word for 'a folk song'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#9477 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 42

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420212025

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

Ovi is variously a Romanian short form of Ovidiu (the poet Ovid, from the Latin ovis, 'a sheep', hence 'a shepherd') and a Hindi/Marathi word for 'a folk song' (routes layered, which we note). A sweet, modern name (said 'OH-vee').

In the U.S. it appears in Romanian and Indian families. Rare, a-shepherd-and-a-folk-song at the root, and sweet.

Did you know? Ovi is variously a Romanian short form of Ovidiu (the poet Ovid, 'a shepherd') and a Hindi word for 'a folk song' — a sweet, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'OH-vee').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Ovi — routes layered

Variations

OvieOvidiuOvee

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ovi mean?

Ovi is variously a Romanian short form of Ovidiu ('a shepherd') and a Hindi 'a folk song'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Ovi?

It's said OH-vee /ˈoʊ.vi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ovi a boy or girl name?

Ovi is a boy's name.

How popular is Ovi?

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

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