Raj vs Vivan

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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Vivan

Boy #4,896 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"alive, full of life"

Origin: Latin (Vivianus)

Cultural Roots

English Indian Latin Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,896
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Viv, Van

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Popularity Comparison

Raj Rank #5,033
Vivan Rank #4,896

Vivan is more popular, ranked #4896 vs #5033 for Raj.

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

Vivan ___

  • Vivan Raj
  • Vivan Kumar
  • Vivan Arjun
  • Vivan Dev
  • Vivan Paul
  • Vivan James

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Raj

Priya Ananya Rohan Kavya Arun

If you choose Vivan

Vivaan Arjun Kabir Priya Ananya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raj or Vivan more popular?

Vivan is more popular, ranked #4896 compared to Raj at #5033 in the United States.

What do Raj and Vivan mean?

Raj means "king, ruler" (Sanskrit origin). Vivan means "alive, full of life" (Latin (Vivianus) origin).

Are Raj and Vivan boy or girl names?

Raj is primarily a boy name. Vivan is primarily a boy name.

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