BoySanskrit origin

Dhruv: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A steadfast name meaning the pole star, constant and true.

Origin
Sanskrit
Syllables
1
Current rank
#1049
Peak
#994 in 2019

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1987: #724819871990: #382719902000: #164420002005: #117120052010: #107020102015: #118120152020: #10492020#1#7248

What Dhruv Means

Dhruv is a boy name of Sanskrit origin. A steadfast name meaning the pole star, constant and true.

How Popular Dhruv Is

Dhruv currently ranks #1049 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #994 in 2019. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Dhruv

  • At its most popular, Dhruv reached #994 in the U.S. in 2019.
  • Dhruv is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Dhruv is a name with roots in ancient Sanskrit.

Names Like Dhruv

Other Sanskrit names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Dhruv

Sanskrit names that pair well as a brother or sister to Dhruv.

Questions About Dhruv

What does Dhruv mean?

Dhruv is a boy name of Sanskrit origin. A steadfast name meaning the pole star, constant and true.

How popular is Dhruv?

Dhruv currently ranks #1049 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #994 in 2019. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Dhruv come from?

Dhruv comes from Sanskrit roots. At its most popular, Dhruv reached #994 in the U.S. in 2019.

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