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Vivek

♂ Boy

Pronounced vih-VEK /vɪˈvɛk/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit vivek, 'wisdom; discernment; right judgment/conscience (the ability to distinguish right from wrong)'Low

In 30 seconds: Wisdom; discernment; conscience: Vivek is Sanskrit. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'vih-VEK').
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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit vivek, 'wisdom; discernment; right judgment/conscience (the ability to distinguish right from wrong)'
U.S. rank (2024)#9786 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,771

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419632024

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

Vivek comes from the Sanskrit vivek, 'wisdom; discernment; right judgment/conscience (the ability to distinguish right from wrong)'. A crisp, classic name (said 'vih-VEK').

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

Did you know? Vivek means 'wisdom; discernment; right judgment' in Sanskrit — the ability to distinguish right from wrong — a crisp, thoughtful name (said 'vih-VEK').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Vivek — Sanskrit etymology

Variations

VivekaViveck

Nicknames

Viv

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vivek mean?

Vivek is Sanskrit for 'wisdom; discernment; right judgment/conscience'.

How do you pronounce Vivek?

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

Is Vivek a boy or girl name?

Vivek is a boy's name.

How popular is Vivek?

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

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