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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Brave, a hero
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Gender
- Primarily used for boys
Veer is a Sanskrit name meaning "brave" or "a hero." It's short, easy to say, and the meaning is clear the first time someone hears it, which makes it simple to explain to family and friends.
Meaning & Origin of Veer
Meaning: Brave, a hero.
Origin: Sanskrit.
Popularity of Veer
Veer has been climbing in recent years: its peak U.S. rank so far was #983 in 2023, with 224 babies given the name. In 2024 it sat at #1077 with 202 babies, still a rare name in the data from 1997 to 2024.
Names Like Veer
These names have followed a similar path to Veer in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Veer mean?
Brave, a hero.
Is Veer a popular name right now?
Veer is near its all-time peak (#983 in 2023), ranked #1077 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1997–2024.)
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