Vishnu vs Vir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Vishnu

Boy #5,021 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"all-pervading, the preserver"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindu Nepali Balinese

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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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Vishnu Rank #5,021

Vir Rank #5,051

Vishnu is more popular, ranked #5021 vs #5051 for Vir.

Is Vishnu or Vir more popular?

Vishnu is more popular, ranked #5021 compared to Vir at #5051 in the United States.

What do Vishnu and Vir mean?

Vishnu means "all-pervading, the preserver" (Sanskrit origin). Vir means "hero, brave man" (Sanskrit vira origin).

Are Vishnu and Vir boy or girl names?

Vishnu is primarily a boy name. Vir is primarily a boy name.