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Vikranth

♂ Boy

Pronounced vih-KRAHNT /vɪˈkrɑnt/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit vikranta, 'valiant; powerful; victorious; one who advances bravely'Low

In 30 seconds: Valiant; powerful; victorious: Vikranth is Sanskrit. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'vih-KRAHNT').
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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit vikranta, 'valiant; powerful; victorious; one who advances bravely'
U.S. rank (2025)#7647 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 101

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320042025

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

Vikranth comes from the Sanskrit vikranta, 'valiant; powerful; victorious; one who advances bravely'. A crisp, classic name (said 'vih-KRAHNT').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, valiant-and-victorious at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Vikranth means 'valiant; powerful; victorious' in Sanskrit — a crisp, strong name (said 'vih-KRAHNT').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Vikranth — Sanskrit etymology

Variations

VikrantVikrantaVikram

Nicknames

Viki

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vikranth mean?

Vikranth is Sanskrit for 'valiant; powerful; victorious'.

How do you pronounce Vikranth?

It's said vih-KRAHNT /vɪˈkrɑnt/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Vikranth a boy or girl name?

Vikranth is a boy's name.

How popular is Vikranth?

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

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