BoySanskrit origin

Govind: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A pastoral name meaning finder of cows, the beloved protector.

Origin
Sanskrit
Syllables
2
Current rank
#12585
Peak
#6167 in 2001

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

Popularity over time

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

1999: #1048819992000: #648820002005: #855120052010: #1121020102015: #989920152020: #125852020#1#12585

What Govind Means

Govind is a boy name of Sanskrit origin. A pastoral name meaning finder of cows, the beloved protector.

How Popular Govind Is

Govind currently ranks #12585 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #6167 in 2001. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Govind

  • Govind is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Govind is a name with roots in ancient Sanskrit.
  • It draws from ancient mythology and legend.

Names Like Govind

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

Sibling Names for Govind

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

Questions About Govind

What does Govind mean?

Govind is a boy name of Sanskrit origin. A pastoral name meaning finder of cows, the beloved protector.

How popular is Govind?

Govind currently ranks #12585 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #6167 in 2001. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Govind come from?

Govind comes from Sanskrit roots. Govind is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.

Keep Govind on Your List

Add your due date and we will send name ideas, week by week guides, and the tools you need as your pregnancy moves along.

Free, unsubscribe anytime. Due date optional, but it makes the magic work.