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Viren

♂ Boy

Pronounced VEE-ren /ˈvi.rɛn/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit vira, 'brave; heroic', + the agentive — 'a brave/heroic man; a hero; a warrior'Low

In 30 seconds: A brave/heroic man; a hero: Viren is Sanskrit. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'VEE-ren').

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Origin LowSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit vira, 'brave; heroic', + the agentive — 'a brave/heroic man; a hero; a warrior'

U.S. rank (2024)#7683 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 255

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

Viren comes from Sanskrit vira, 'brave; heroic', + the agentive — 'a brave/heroic man; a hero; a warrior'. A crisp, classic name common in South Asian families (said 'VEE-ren').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, a-brave-hero at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Viren comes from Sanskrit vira, 'brave; heroic' — 'a brave/heroic man; a hero; a warrior' — a crisp, classic name (said 'VEE-ren').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Viren — Sanskrit etymology

Variations

VeerenVirenderViraj

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Viren mean?

Viren is Sanskrit for 'a brave/heroic man; a hero; a warrior' (from vira, 'brave').

How do you pronounce Viren?

It's said VEE-ren /ˈvi.rɛn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Viren a boy or girl name?

Viren is a boy's name.

How popular is Viren?

Viren is a rare name in the U.S.