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Ved

♂ Boy

Pronounced VED /vɛd/Low

Meaning: Sacred knowledge, the VedasLow

In 30 seconds: Ved is a Sanskrit name meaning knowledge or sacred knowledge, referring to the ancient Hindu scriptures called the Vedas. A name of profound spiritual depth in one crisp syllable.
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Origin LowSanskrit, Hindi
MeaningSacred knowledge, the Vedas
U.S. rank (2025)#1131 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births188 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,954

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519992025

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

Ved derives from the Sanskrit veda meaning knowledge or sacred knowledge, referring to the four ancient Hindu scriptures. It is used as a given name in Hindu communities, carrying the aspiration of wisdom and learning.

Ved is used as a given name in India, particularly in North India and among Gujarati communities. In the United States it appears among Indian diaspora families who appreciate its simplicity and profound meaning.

Did you know? The Vedas are the oldest scriptures of Hinduism, composed in Vedic Sanskrit between 1500 and 1200 BCE. There are four Vedas — Rigveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda, and Atharvaveda — representing all the sacred knowledge of the ancient world in one tradition.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Veda

Variations

VedaVedasVedant

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Frequently Asked

What does Ved mean?

Ved means knowledge or sacred knowledge in Sanskrit, referring to the ancient Hindu Vedas.

Is Ved connected to the Vedas?

Yes, Ved directly refers to the Vedas — the four ancient sacred scriptures of Hinduism.

How do you pronounce Ved?

Ved is pronounced VED, a single syllable.

What names are similar to Ved?

Similar Sanskrit names include Raj, Jai, and Dev.

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