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Vir
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Pronounced VEER /ΛvΙͺr/Medium
Meaning: From Sanskrit vira, 'a hero, a brave man; courageous, valiant'Medium
In 30 seconds: A hero: Vir is Sanskrit for 'a hero, a brave man'. Strong, crisp, and warm.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit vira, 'a hero, a brave man; courageous, valiant'
U.S. rank (2025)#4037 β Rising
2025 U.S. births27 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)β 451
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Vir comes from Sanskrit vira, 'a hero, a brave man; courageous, valiant' (the root of names like Veer, Ranveer, and Dhruv-vir). A strong, crisp name across India (said 'VEER').
In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, a-hero at the root, and strong.
Did you know? Vir (vira) means 'a hero, a brave man; courageous, valiant' in Sanskrit β a strong, crisp name (the root of names like Ranveer and Veer; said 'VEER').
Overall data confidence 78%
Sanskrit references β vira β etymology
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Vir mean?
Vir is Sanskrit for 'a hero, a brave man; courageous, valiant'.
How do you pronounce Vir?
It's said VEER /ΛvΙͺr/ β a single syllable.
Is Vir a boy or girl name?
Vir is a boy's name.
How popular is Vir?
Vir is a rare name in the U.S.