Ram vs Vikram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ram

Boy #2,143 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"high, exalted"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Hindu Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,143
Total SSA Count
69
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Vikram

Boy #2,283 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Brave, heroic, valiant"

Origin: Sanskrit vikrama

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali Sikh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,283
Total SSA Count
62
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Vik, Vicky

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Popularity Comparison

Ram Rank #2,143
Vikram Rank #2,283

Ram is more popular, ranked #2143 vs #2283 for Vikram.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ram ___

  • Ram Eli
  • Ram David
  • Ram Joseph
  • Ram Nathan
  • Ram Aaron
  • Ram Michael

Vikram ___

  • Vikram Raj
  • Vikram Aditya
  • Vikram Kumar
  • Vikram Singh
  • Vikram Dev
  • Vikram Nair

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ram

Levi Ari Noah Shira Yael

If you choose Vikram

Arjun Priya Rohit Ananya Kiran

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ram or Vikram more popular?

Ram is more popular, ranked #2143 compared to Vikram at #2283 in the United States.

What do Ram and Vikram mean?

Ram means "high, exalted" (Hebrew origin). Vikram means "Brave, heroic, valiant" (Sanskrit vikrama origin).

Are Ram and Vikram boy or girl names?

Ram is primarily a boy name. Vikram is primarily a boy name.

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