Oliver vs Viraj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Viraj

Boy #1,146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shining, radiant, ruling"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Marathi Gujarati

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,146
Total SSA Count
183
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Vir, Raj

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Oliver Rank #3
Viraj Rank #1,146

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1146 for Viraj.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Viraj ___

  • Viraj Arjun
  • Viraj Shiv
  • Viraj Rohan
  • Viraj Dev
  • Viraj Aakash
  • Viraj Karan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

If you choose Viraj

Arjun Priya Riya Rishi Anika

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oliver or Viraj more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Viraj at #1146 in the United States.

What do Oliver and Viraj mean?

Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Viraj means "shining, radiant, ruling" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Oliver and Viraj boy or girl names?

Oliver is primarily a boy name. Viraj is primarily a boy name.

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