Raj vs Vir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raj

Boy #5,033 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindu Sikh South Asian diaspora

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Boy #5,051 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hero, brave man"

Origin: Sanskrit vira

Indian Hindu Punjabi Latin-influenced

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Raj Rank #5,033

Vir Rank #5,051

Raj is more popular, ranked #5033 vs #5051 for Vir.

Is Raj or Vir more popular?

Raj is more popular, ranked #5033 compared to Vir at #5051 in the United States.

What do Raj and Vir mean?

Raj means "king, ruler" (Sanskrit origin). Vir means "hero, brave man" (Sanskrit vira origin).

Are Raj and Vir boy or girl names?

Raj is primarily a boy name. Vir is primarily a boy name.