UK boy's name
Teghveer
A masculine Hindu name of Sanskrit origin meaning "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.
Teghveer is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Teghveer 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 2021, with 6 births.
This profile covers 39 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 39 living people in the UK are called Teghveer. 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
- • Teghveer ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 6 boys were registered as Teghveer.
- • About 39 living people in the UK are estimated to have Teghveer 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
2021
6 births
Estimated living
39
2026
Meaning
What does Teghveer mean?
The name Teghveer has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of India, dating back to around the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the root words "teg," meaning "sharp" or "keen," and "veer," meaning "brave" or "courageous." This suggests that the name was originally given to individuals who were known for their bravery and sharp intellect.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Teghveer can be found in the Mahabharata, a renowned Sanskrit epic that is considered one of the most important works of ancient Indian literature. In this text, Teghveer is mentioned as the name of a warrior who fought alongside the Pandava brothers during the epic battle of Kurukshetra.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Teghveer. One of the earliest recorded was Teghveer Singh, a 12th-century ruler of the Chauhan dynasty in present-day Rajasthan, India. He was known for his bravery in battles against invading forces and his efforts to protect his kingdom.
In the 16th century, Teghveer Chand was a renowned poet and scholar in the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. His works, written in Sanskrit and Persian, are still studied and revered by scholars today.
Moving forward to the 18th century, Teghveer Prakash was a prominent figure in the Sikh Empire. He served as a military commander and played a crucial role in the expansion of the empire under the leadership of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
In the 20th century, Teghveer Singh Sandhu was a distinguished Indian Army officer who fought bravely during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. He was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, India's second-highest military decoration, for his exceptional courage and leadership on the battlefield.
Another notable individual was Teghveer Saran, an eminent Indian jurist who served as a judge on the Supreme Court of India from 1972 to 1986. He was highly respected for his legal acumen and his commitment to upholding the principles of justice and fairness.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Teghveer over time
The chart below shows babies named Teghveer 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 Teghveer, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Teghveer by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Teghveer 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 | #3505 | 25 | 5 |
| 2010s | #4404 | 14 | 4 |
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FAQ
Teghveer: questions and answers
How popular is the name Teghveer in the UK right now?
In 2024, Teghveer was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Teghveer most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 6 babies registered as Teghveer in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Teghveer?
A masculine Hindu name of Sanskrit origin meaning "warrior".
How many people are called Teghveer in the UK?
A total of 39 babies have been registered as Teghveer 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.