Raj vs Vir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raj

Boy #5,033 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"king, ruler"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Sikh South Asian diaspora

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,033
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Vir

Boy #5,051 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hero, brave man"

Origin: Sanskrit vira

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Punjabi Latin-influenced

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,051
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Raj Rank #5,033
Vir Rank #5,051

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Raj ___

  • Raj Kumar
  • Raj Arjun
  • Raj Vikram
  • Raj Dev
  • Raj Kiran
  • Raj Mohan

Vir ___

  • Vir Dev
  • Vir Raj
  • Vir Kumar
  • Vir Singh
  • Vir Nath
  • Vir Arjun

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Raj

Priya Ananya Rohan Kavya Arun

If you choose Vir

Dhruv Arjun Dev Tara Diya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raj or Vir more popular?

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

What do Raj and Vir mean?

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

Are Raj and Vir boy or girl names?

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

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