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Vikram
♂ Boy
Pronounced VIK-rum /ˈvɪk.rəm/High
Meaning: valor, heroic stepHigh
In 30 seconds: Vikram is a Sanskrit name meaning valor or heroic step. A powerful two-syllable name connected to the legendary Indian king Vikramaditya.
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Origin HighSanskrit
Meaningvalor, heroic step
U.S. rank (2025)#2937 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births43 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,085
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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
Vikram derives from Sanskrit vikrama meaning valor, heroism, or brave stride.
Vikram is widely popular across India, Nepal, and South Asian diaspora communities.
Did you know? The legendary king Vikramaditya is India's equivalent of King Arthur — a beloved wise and just ruler whose court of the Nine Gems (Navaratnas) is the setting for countless Indian folk tales.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Vikram — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data
Variations
VikramaVikramaditya
Nicknames
Vik
Famous Bearers
- ★Vikram (Chiyaan Vikram) (1966–present)Indian actor (born Kennedy John Victor) who predominantly works in Tamil cinema, known by his stage name Vikram and the honorific Chiyaan.
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Frequently Asked
What does Vikram mean?
Vikram means valor, heroic step.
How do you pronounce Vikram?
Vikram is pronounced VIK-rum (/ˈvɪk.rəm/), with 2 syllables.
Is Vikram a boy's name?
Yes, Vikram is used as a boy's name.
How popular is the name Vikram?
Sanskrit meaning firmly established; vikrama = valor/heroism.