Vir vs Harshiv

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 #4,960 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"happy devotee of Shiva"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindu Punjabi

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Vir Rank #5,051

Harshiv Rank #4,960

Harshiv is more popular, ranked #4960 vs #5051 for Vir.

Is Vir or Harshiv more popular?

Harshiv is more popular, ranked #4960 compared to Vir at #5051 in the United States.

What do Vir and Harshiv mean?

Vir means "hero, brave man" (Sanskrit vira origin). Harshiv means "happy devotee of Shiva" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Vir and Harshiv boy or girl names?

Vir is primarily a boy name. Harshiv is primarily a boy name.