The baby name Ranvir is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced RAHN-VEER (IPA: /rənˈviːr/).
The baby name Ranvir is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced RAHN-VEER (IPA: /rənˈviːr/).
Ranvir is Hindi, Punjabi, Sanskrit in Origin.
Ranvir is a masculine Indian given name from Sanskrit raṇa (battle) + vīra (hero), yielding the sense “brave warrior” or “hero of the battlefield.” It appears in North Indian languages such as Hindi and Punjabi (Devanagari रणवीर, Gurmukhi ਰਣਵੀਰ), and is closely related to names built on the element vīr/vir, meaning valor or heroism.
Usage is strong across Punjabi and broader North Indian communities, often paired with the surname Singh in Sikh families. The spelling Ranveer is the most common modern variant; Ranveer’s visibility in contemporary Indian cinema has boosted awareness of Ranvir/Ranveer internationally. Related or cognate names include Veer, Ranbir, Vir, and Ranvijay, each combining the “battle/hero” elements in different ways. Short forms and nicknames include Ran, RV, and Veer. The name conveys courage, leadership, and steadfastness - qualities traditionally prized among warrior lineages but now embraced for their universal aspirational tone.
| Ranvir Shorey Ranvir Shorey is an Indian actor best known for his work in Hindi films, especially in both mainstream and indie cinema. Born on 18 August 1972, he started out as a video jockey and made his film debut with Ek Chhotisi Love Story in 2002, later appearing in movies like Bheja Fry and Khosla Ka Ghosla. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CY | Boys | 0 | #131 | 1 | 3,473 |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #174 | 1 | 3,954 |
| BG | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 3,850 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| BD | 0 | #241 | 1 | 5,992 | |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #269 | 5 | 6,912 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #296 | 1 | 6,578 |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #300 | 7 | 2,588 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #301 | 3 | 7,909 |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #302 | 2 | 5,122 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #366 | 4 | 8,477 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #423 | 2 | 15,987 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| ZA | 0 | #473 | 2 | 14,421 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| BH | 0 | #532 | 22 | 17,937 | |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #554 | 4 | 12,905 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #562 | 15 | 10,045 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #620 | 12 | 13,121 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #681 | 27 | 18,093 |
| LB | 0 | #688 | 3 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #735 | 5 | 17,960 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #738 | 274 | 16,750 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #742 | 28 | 18,755 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #845 | 37 | 17,948 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #888 | 5 | 7,044 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,012 | 81 | 22,615 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,012 | 3 | 25,931 |
| MA | 0 | #1,111 | 18 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,166 | 13 | 25,619 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,177 | 6 | 25,439 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,232 | 3 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,402 | 70 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,543 | 72 | 28,008 |
Ranvir is popular in 38 countries — most recent births per country:
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