UK boy's name
Ranveer
A Hindu masculine name meaning "brave warrior" or "hero".
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.
Ranveer is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ranveer popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1951, with 12 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 42 births.
This profile covers 527 England and Wales registrations across 27 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 29% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 534 living people in the UK are called Ranveer. 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
- • Ranveer ranked #1951 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 12 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 42 boys were registered as Ranveer.
- • Ranveer ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #707 in 2016.
- • About 534 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ranveer as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1951
2024
Births in 2024
12
Latest year
Peak year
2016
42 births
Estimated living
534
2026
Meaning
What does Ranveer mean?
The name Ranveer is of Sanskrit origin, derived from the word 'ranvira' which means 'warrior' or 'brave'. It is a popular name among Hindus, particularly in North India. The name can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it was often used to describe brave and valiant warriors and kings.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ranveer can be found in the epic Sanskrit poem Mahabharata, which dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In the epic, Ranveer was the name of a brave warrior who fought alongside the Pandavas in the great battle of Kurukshetra.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ranveer. One of the most famous was Ranveer Singh I, who ruled the princely state of Mewar (now part of Rajasthan, India) from 1653 to 1680. He was known for his bravery and military prowess, and fought against the Mughal Empire to defend his kingdom.
Another notable Ranveer was Ranveer Singh II, who ruled the same kingdom of Mewar from 1752 to 1773. He was a patron of the arts and literature, and is credited with commissioning several beautiful palaces and temples in his kingdom.
In more recent times, the name Ranveer has been associated with several artists and public figures. Ranveer Singh, born in 1985, is a prominent Bollywood actor who has starred in numerous hit films and is known for his energetic performances and unique fashion sense.
Ranveer Brar, born in 1977, is a celebrated Indian chef and TV personality, known for his expertise in regional Indian cuisine and for popularizing traditional dishes on his shows.
Ranveer Shorey, born in 1972, is an Indian actor and director who has appeared in various Bollywood and independent films, and is known for his versatile acting abilities.
Overall, the name Ranveer has a rich history and cultural significance, rooted in ancient Hindu texts and traditions. It has been associated with bravery, valor, and warrior spirit throughout the centuries, and continues to be a popular name among Hindus, particularly in North India.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ranveer over time
The chart below shows babies named Ranveer registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, 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 Ranveer, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 12 births in 2024, compared with 42 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ranveer by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ranveer 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 | #1455 | 94 | 5 |
| 2010s | #907 | 335 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2014 | 87 | 9 |
| 1990s | #2593 | 11 | 3 |
Geography
Where Ranveer is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Ranveer. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Ranveer ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #707 in 2016.
Across the UK
Ranveer in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#707 in 2016
3 years of NRS records, 10 total registered
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FAQ
Ranveer: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ranveer in the UK right now?
In 2024, Ranveer was ranked #1951 for boys in England and Wales, with 12 births registered.
When was Ranveer most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 42 babies registered as Ranveer in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ranveer?
A Hindu masculine name meaning "brave warrior" or "hero".
How many people are called Ranveer in the UK?
A total of 527 babies have been registered as Ranveer across the 27 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 10 more in Scotland.
Where is Ranveer most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Ranveer ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #707 in 2016. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.