Gaurav Boy

Popularity: #918 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationGOW-rahv / ɡɔːrɑːv

Sanskrit

Meaning

One who is admirable; worthy

Historical & Cultural Background

Gaurav is a name of Sanskrit origin commonly used in India and among Indian communities worldwide. It is often associated with qualities such as respect, pride, and honor. The name reflects cultural values that emphasize virtue and integrity. It is popular in various regions of India, particularly among Hindi-speaking populations.

Trend Summary

The name Gaurav has seen consistent usage in India, reflecting cultural significance.

Similar Names

GauravendraGaurikGauravrajGaurikeshGaurinathGauravkumar

Variants

  • Gaurav
  • Gauravendra

International Variants

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Famous people named Gaurav

Gaurav Kapoor is an Indian television presenter known for hosting various sports shows.

Gaurav Taneja is an Indian pilot and YouTuber, recognized for his aviation-related content.

Gaurav Bhatia is an Indian politician associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Gaurav Singh is an Indian actor known for his roles in regional cinema.

Fictional characters named Gaurav

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Sibling Suggestions

AaravKaranRohanVikramNiravSiddharth

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Gaurav was first seen in the United States in 1975. Gaurav has ranked as high as #1285 nationally, which occurred in 2003, and has been most popular in California, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Gaurav has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Gaurav (2010)

StateBirthsShare
CA 7
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19755
19785
19796
19808
198116
198214
198322
198412
198511
198617
19879
198818
198915
199015
199112
199215
199315
199416
199517
199619
199713
199820
199932
200026
200130
200234
200336
200428
200517
200621
200727
200815
200918
201021
201118
201212
201315
201411
201512
20167
201713
20185
20205
20246