Vir vs Raj

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 #5,033 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindu Sikh South Asian diaspora

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Vir Rank #5,051

Raj Rank #5,033

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

Is Vir or Raj more popular?

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

What do Vir and Raj mean?

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

Are Vir and Raj boy or girl names?

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