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UK boy's name

Guransh

A masculine name of Indian origin meaning "unmatched" or "peerless".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Guransh is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Guransh popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3688, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 6 births.

This profile covers 36 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 2011 to 2024. 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.

The latest count is about 83% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 36 living people in the UK are called Guransh. 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 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Guransh ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2016, when 6 boys were registered as Guransh.
  • About 36 living people in the UK are estimated to have Guransh as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3688

2024

Births in 2024

5

Latest year

Peak year

2016

6 births

Estimated living

36

2026

Meaning

What does Guransh mean?

The name Guransh has its origins in ancient Sanskrit, the classical language of the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "gur" meaning "teacher" or "guru," and "ansh" meaning "part" or "portion." The name thus translates to "one who is a part of the guru's teachings" or "a disciple of the guru."

In the ancient Hindu tradition, gurus played a vital role in imparting knowledge and spiritual guidance to their disciples. The name Guransh likely emerged as a way to honor and signify one's connection to a revered guru or teacher. It has been in use for centuries, with references to individuals bearing this name dating back to the medieval period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Guransh can be found in the 12th-century Sanskrit epic Mahabharata. The text mentions a sage named Guransh, who was renowned for his wisdom and spiritual teachings. This ancient reference highlights the name's deep-rooted connection to the scholarly and spiritual traditions of ancient India.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Guransh. One such figure was Guransh Chand (1420-1490), a renowned poet and scholar from the Kashmiri Pandit community. His works, which were written in the Kashmiri language, are considered seminal texts in the region's literary canon.

Another prominent bearer of the name was Guransh Singh (1678-1734), a Sikh warrior and military commander who played a significant role in the defense of the Sikh faith during the reign of the Mughal Empire. His bravery and leadership earned him a place in the annals of Sikh history.

In the 18th century, Guransh Pandit (1720-1795) was a renowned astrologer and astronomer from the city of Varanasi. His astronomical calculations and predictions were widely respected, and he is credited with making significant contributions to the field of astrology in India.

The name Guransh also found its way into the world of literature, with Guransh Narain Kapoor (1875-1940) being a celebrated Hindi novelist and poet. His works, which explored themes of social reform and human emotions, played a significant role in shaping the literary landscape of modern Hindi literature.

Lastly, Guransh Rai (1902-1980) was a renowned Indian civil servant and diplomat who served as the Ambassador of India to several countries, including the United States and the Soviet Union. His diplomatic efforts and contributions to international relations earned him widespread respect and recognition.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Guransh throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the cultural and intellectual heritage of the Indian subcontinent.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Guransh over time

The chart below shows babies named Guransh registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2011 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Guransh, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Guransh
02356201120172024

Decades

Guransh by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Guransh 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
2020s #4197 16 4
2010s #4138 20 5

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FAQ

Guransh: questions and answers

How popular is the name Guransh in the UK right now?

In 2024, Guransh was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Guransh most popular?

The peak year on record was 2016, with 6 babies registered as Guransh in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Guransh?

A masculine name of Indian origin meaning "unmatched" or "peerless".

How many people are called Guransh in the UK?

A total of 36 babies have been registered as Guransh across the 9 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.