Vir vs Aureus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Vir

Boy #5,051 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hero, brave man"

Origin: Sanskrit vira

Indian Hindu Punjabi Latin-influenced

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Boy #18,328 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"golden, made of gold"

Origin: Latin

Roman Latin-speaking English (rare)

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Vir Rank #5,051

Aureus Rank #18,328

Vir is more popular, ranked #5051 vs #18328 for Aureus.

Is Vir or Aureus more popular?

Vir is more popular, ranked #5051 compared to Aureus at #18328 in the United States.

What do Vir and Aureus mean?

Vir means "hero, brave man" (Sanskrit vira origin). Aureus means "golden, made of gold" (Latin origin).

Are Vir and Aureus boy or girl names?

Vir is primarily a boy name. Aureus is primarily a boy name.