Vivek

Vivek is a boy's name of Indian origin meaning “wisdom.” In 2024 it was given to 8 boys in the United States.

Vivek at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Hindu & Indian
Meaning
“wisdom”

About the name Vivek

Vivek belongs to the Hindu & Indian tradition. Its meaning — “wisdom” — is the sense carried by its Indian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Vivek first appears in Social Security records in 1963. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1617 in 1993, and in 2024 8 babies received the name — 1,771 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Vivek in US records

First recorded (US)
1963
Best US rank
#1617 in 1993
Peak year
2004
Babies named Vivek in 2024
8
Total since 1880
1,771

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Vivek mean?

Vivek means “wisdom” in its Indian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Vivek a boy or girl name?

Vivek is a boy name. In 2024, 8 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Vivek?

Vivek comes from the Hindu & Indian tradition.

How popular is the name Vivek?

Vivek first appears in US records in 1963. Its best-ever ranking was #1617 in 1993, and 8 babies were given the name in 2024.

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