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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.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Hindi, Punjabi, Sanskrit
Pronunciation: RAHN-VEER (IPA: /rənˈviːr/)

What is the meaning of the name Ranvir ?

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.

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Famous people with the name Ranvir

Ranvir Shorey Actor · Born 1972 · India 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.

Ranvir – Popularity by country

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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People also ask about Ranvir

Ranvir is predominantly a boy's name.
Ranvir is a 2 syllable name, pronounced RAHN-VEER (IPA: /rənˈviːr/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Ranveer, Ranvīr and Raanveer.
Yes — Ranvir ranked #300 in Canada in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Ranvir ranks highest in Canada (#300 in 2024).
Ranvir's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #319 in 2014 to #300 in 2024 in Canada.
Yes — 1 notable people named Ranvir are in our database, including Ranvir Shorey (Actor).