UK boy's name
Garvit
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "majestic" or "proud".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Garvit is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Garvit popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4702, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2019 to 2019. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Garvit is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Garvit. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Garvit ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 3 boys were registered as Garvit.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Garvit as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4702
2019
Births in 2019
3
Latest year
Peak year
2019
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Garvit mean?
The name Garvit is of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word "garva," which means pride or arrogance. It is believed to have originated during the ancient Vedic period, which spans from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. The name was likely used among the Hindu communities of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the northern regions.
While the name Garvit is not directly mentioned in ancient Hindu scriptures like the Vedas or the Upanishads, it may have been used as a descriptive term or epithet for individuals known for their pride or self-esteem. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to medieval Indian literature and historical records.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Garvit was Garvit Mishra, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the 12th century CE during the reign of the Chahamana dynasty in present-day Rajasthan, India. He is known for his contributions to Sanskrit literature and his mastery of the kavya (poetic) style of writing.
In the 16th century, Garvit Singh was a prominent military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar. He played a crucial role in several military campaigns and was known for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
During the 18th century, Garvit Rai was a prominent mathematician and astronomer from the city of Varanasi, known for his work on astronomical calculations and calendar systems.
In the 19th century, Garvit Chandra Ghosh was a renowned Bengali writer and social reformer who advocated for the education of women and the abolition of outdated social practices.
In the 20th century, Garvit Bakshi was an influential Indian industrialist and philanthropist who played a significant role in the development of the steel industry in India.
While these are just a few examples, the name Garvit has been used across various regions of India and has been associated with individuals from different walks of life, including scholars, warriors, scientists, and social reformers.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Garvit by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Garvit was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4702 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Garvit
- George 121,258
- Gabriel 20,581
- Grayson 7,636
- Gregory 2,925
- Guy 2,646
- Gareth 2,092
- Gethin 1,880
- Georgie 1,872
- Gary 1,575
- Gavin 1,422
- Giovanni 1,252
- Grant 1,199
FAQ
Garvit: questions and answers
How popular is the name Garvit in the UK right now?
In 2019, Garvit was ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Garvit most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 3 babies registered as Garvit in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Garvit?
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "majestic" or "proud".
How many people are called Garvit in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Garvit across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.