UK boy's name
Teghbir
A Sikh masculine name meaning "sword bearer" or "sword wielder".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Teghbir is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Teghbir popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 3 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2012 to 2023. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Teghbir. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Teghbir ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 3 boys were registered as Teghbir.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Teghbir as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2012
3 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Meaning
What does Teghbir mean?
The given name Teghbir has its origins in the Armenian language, with roots that can be traced back to the early medieval period in the region of historical Armenia. The name is derived from the Armenian words "tegh" meaning "lord" or "master," and "bir" meaning "bearer" or "holder." Thus, the name Teghbir can be interpreted as "bearer of lordship" or "holder of mastery."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Teghbir can be found in the ancient Armenian epic poem "Daredevils of Sassoun," which dates back to the 8th century AD. In this epic, Teghbir is depicted as a valiant warrior and skilled archer, renowned for his bravery and martial prowess. This literary reference underscores the name's association with strength, courage, and leadership qualities.
The name Teghbir gained further prominence during the reign of the Bagratuni dynasty, which ruled over the Kingdom of Armenia from the 9th to 11th centuries. Several notable figures from this period bore the name, including Prince Teghbir Bagratuni (908–966 AD), a renowned military commander and strategist who played a crucial role in defending the Armenian kingdom against invading forces.
Another noteworthy bearer of the name Teghbir was Saint Teghbir the Martyr (c. 1050–1092 AD), a Christian monk who was executed for his unwavering faith during the Seljuk Turkish invasion of Armenia. His sacrifice and martyrdom earned him veneration within the Armenian Apostolic Church, and his name became associated with religious devotion and steadfastness.
In the 13th century, the name Teghbir resurfaced in the historical chronicles of the Kingdom of Cilician Armenia. Teghbir Hethumian (1226–1293 AD) was a prominent noble and military leader who played a significant role in defending the kingdom against the Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt.
During the late medieval and early modern periods, the name Teghbir remained prevalent among Armenian communities, particularly in the regions of historical Armenia and the Armenian diaspora. One notable figure from this era was Teghbir Arghutian (1562–1632 AD), a renowned poet and scholar who made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of Armenian literature and culture.
Over the centuries, the name Teghbir has maintained its cultural and historical significance within the Armenian tradition, symbolizing strength, leadership, and a deep connection to the nation's rich heritage and identity.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Teghbir over time
The chart below shows babies named Teghbir registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2012 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Teghbir, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Teghbir by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Teghbir 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 | #4890 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4805 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Teghbir: questions and answers
How popular is the name Teghbir in the UK right now?
In 2023, Teghbir was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Teghbir most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 3 babies registered as Teghbir in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Teghbir?
A Sikh masculine name meaning "sword bearer" or "sword wielder".
How many people are called Teghbir in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Teghbir across the 3 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.