Shivaan vs Vir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Shivaan Rank #5,166
Vir Rank #5,051

Vir is more popular, ranked #5051 vs #5166 for Shivaan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Shivaan ___

  • Shivaan Arjun
  • Shivaan Raj
  • Shivaan Dev
  • Shivaan Kumar
  • Shivaan Kiran
  • Shivaan Jay

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 Shivaan

Aryan Rohan Priya Ananya Diya

If you choose Vir

Dhruv Arjun Dev Tara Diya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shivaan or Vir more popular?

Vir is more popular, ranked #5051 compared to Shivaan at #5166 in the United States.

What do Shivaan and Vir mean?

Shivaan means "auspicious, pure" (Sanskrit origin). Vir means "hero, brave man" (Sanskrit vira origin).

Are Shivaan and Vir boy or girl names?

Shivaan is primarily a boy name. Vir is primarily a boy name.

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