Vihaan vs Viraj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Vihaan

Boy #958 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dawn, morning"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Hindi-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#958
Total SSA Count
236
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Vi, Vii, Han

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Vihaan Rank #958
Viraj Rank #1,146

Vihaan is more popular, ranked #958 vs #1146 for Viraj.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Vihaan ___

  • Vihaan Arjun
  • Vihaan Dev
  • Vihaan Raj
  • Vihaan Rohan
  • Vihaan Aarav
  • Vihaan Surya

Viraj ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Vihaan

Aarav Vivaan Saanvi Diya Ananya

If you choose Viraj

Arjun Priya Riya Rishi Anika

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vihaan or Viraj more popular?

Vihaan is more popular, ranked #958 compared to Viraj at #1146 in the United States.

What do Vihaan and Viraj mean?

Vihaan means "dawn, morning" (Sanskrit origin). Viraj means "shining, radiant, ruling" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Vihaan and Viraj boy or girl names?

Vihaan is primarily a boy name. Viraj is primarily a boy name.

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