Ravi vs Viraj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ravi

Boy #1,215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Sri Lankan Nepalese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,215
Total SSA Count
166
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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

Ravi Rank #1,215
Viraj Rank #1,146

Viraj is more popular, ranked #1146 vs #1215 for Ravi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ravi ___

  • Ravi Kumar
  • Ravi Singh
  • Ravi Nair
  • Ravi Shankar
  • Ravi Das
  • Ravi Prasad

Viraj ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Viraj

Arjun Priya Riya Rishi Anika

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ravi or Viraj more popular?

Viraj is more popular, ranked #1146 compared to Ravi at #1215 in the United States.

What do Ravi and Viraj mean?

Ravi means "sun" (Sanskrit origin). Viraj means "shining, radiant, ruling" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Ravi and Viraj boy or girl names?

Ravi is primarily a boy name. Viraj is primarily a boy name.

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