UK boy's name
Ranvir
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "hero" or "warrior".
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.
Ranvir is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ranvir popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2671, with 8 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 18 births.
This profile covers 212 England and Wales registrations across 25 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 44% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 211 living people in the UK are called Ranvir. 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
- • Ranvir ranked #2671 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 8 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 18 boys were registered as Ranvir.
- • About 211 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ranvir as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2671
2024
Births in 2024
8
Latest year
Peak year
2008
18 births
Estimated living
211
2026
Meaning
What does Ranvir mean?
The name Ranvir has its origins in the Sanskrit language and is derived from the words "ran" meaning battle or war, and "vir" meaning brave or courageous. It is a name that has been predominantly used in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the regions of North India and Pakistan.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ranvir can be found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, where it is mentioned as the name of a warrior prince. The name gained popularity among the Hindu Rajput clans and warrior communities, who prized valor and bravery in battle.
During the medieval period, several notable figures bore the name Ranvir. One such example is Ranvir Singh, a 16th-century Rajput ruler of the Mewar region in present-day Rajasthan, India. He was known for his bravery and resistance against the Mughal Empire.
In the 18th century, Ranvir Singh was also the name of a Sikh warrior who fought alongside Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the famous ruler of the Sikh Empire. His bravery in battle earned him recognition and respect among his contemporaries.
Another historical figure with the name Ranvir was Ranvir Kaur, a 19th-century Sikh princess and warrior who played a significant role in the defense of the Sikh Empire against the British. She was renowned for her courage and leadership skills.
In more recent times, the name Ranvir has been borne by several notable individuals, including Ranvir Shorey, an Indian film actor known for his performances in critically acclaimed movies like Khosla Ka Ghosla and Titli.
Ranvir Singh is also the name of a British television presenter and journalist who has worked for various major networks in the United Kingdom, including BBC and ITV. He has gained recognition for his work in entertainment and news journalism.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ranvir over time
The chart below shows babies named Ranvir 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 Ranvir, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 8 births in 2024, compared with 18 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ranvir by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ranvir 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 | #2683 | 30 | 4 |
| 2010s | #2119 | 103 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2343 | 70 | 9 |
| 1990s | #2216 | 9 | 2 |
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FAQ
Ranvir: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ranvir in the UK right now?
In 2024, Ranvir was ranked #2671 for boys in England and Wales, with 8 births registered.
When was Ranvir most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 18 babies registered as Ranvir in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ranvir?
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "hero" or "warrior".
How many people are called Ranvir in the UK?
A total of 212 babies have been registered as Ranvir across the 25 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.