UK name, mostly boys
Gurveer
Masculine name of Punjabi origin meaning "warrior or brave lion".
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.
Gurveer is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Gurveer popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1322, with 20 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 28 births.
This profile covers 365 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 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 71% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 363 living people in the UK are called Gurveer. 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
- • Gurveer ranked #1322 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 20 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 28 boys were registered as Gurveer.
- • About 363 living people in the UK are estimated to have Gurveer as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 96.6% of Gurveer registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1322
2024
Births in 2024
20
Latest year
Peak year
2012
28 births
Estimated living
363
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Gurveer
In England and Wales birth records, Gurveer has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 96.6% of registrations are for boys and 3.4% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Gurveer registered for boys
- Ranked #1,322 in 2024
- 20 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2012 (28 births)
Gurveer registered for girls
- Ranked #5,581 in 2021
- 3 girls registered in 2021
- Peak: 2017 (4 births)
Meaning
What does Gurveer mean?
The name Gurveer has its origins in the Punjabi language, which is primarily spoken in the Indian state of Punjab and the Pakistani province of Punjab. It is a compound word derived from the Sanskrit words "guru" and "veer."
Guru is a widely used term in Hinduism and Sikhism, referring to a spiritual teacher or guide. The word "veer" means brave, courageous, or valiant. Therefore, the name Gurveer can be interpreted as "brave or courageous like a guru" or "a spiritual warrior."
The name Gurveer is closely associated with the Sikh faith, as the concept of the guru holds significant importance in Sikhism. The Sikh scriptures, known as the Guru Granth Sahib, contain numerous references to the term "guru" and its spiritual significance.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Gurveer was Gurveer Singh Hayer, a prominent Sikh scholar and historian who lived in the 18th century. He authored several works on Sikh history and philosophy, including the book "Gurbilas Patshahi Chhevin."
Another notable figure with the name Gurveer was Gurveer Singh Sidhu, a Sikh military officer who served in the British Indian Army during World War II. He was awarded the Military Cross for his bravery and leadership during the Burma Campaign in 1944.
In more recent times, Gurveer Singh Virk was a Punjabi folk singer and actor from India, known for his contributions to the Punjabi music industry. He was born in 1955 and passed away in 2021.
Gurveer Bains is a Canadian professional wrestler of Punjabi descent, who has competed in various promotions, including WWE and Impact Wrestling. He was born in 1985 and is still active in the wrestling circuit.
Gurveer Singh Oberoi is an Indian entrepreneur and the founder of the Delhi-based startup, Edvine Solutions. He has been recognized for his innovative work in the field of education technology.
While the name Gurveer is primarily associated with the Sikh community, it has gained popularity across various regions and cultures, particularly in India and among the Punjabi diaspora worldwide.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Gurveer over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Gurveer in England and Wales, from 1996 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 Gurveer, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 20 births in 2024, compared with 28 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Gurveer by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Gurveer 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 | #1714 | 71 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1544 | 169 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1709 | 104 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2229 | 21 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Gurveer
- 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
Gurveer: questions and answers
How popular is the name Gurveer in the UK right now?
In 2024, Gurveer was ranked #1322 for boys in England and Wales, with 20 births registered.
When was Gurveer most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 28 babies registered as Gurveer in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Gurveer?
Masculine name of Punjabi origin meaning "warrior or brave lion".
How many people are called Gurveer in the UK?
A total of 365 babies have been registered as Gurveer across the 29 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.