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Vikram
BoySanskrit· “valor, stride”
- Meaning
- valor, stride
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Pronunciation
- VIHK-ruhm
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,937
- US babies 2025
- 43
- Best rank
- #1,499 (1981)
- Peak year
- 2000
Meaning and origin of Vikram
Vikram is a Sanskrit name that means “valor, stride”.
Vikram is a Sanskrit name meaning "valor," "stride" or "courage," from vikrama, "step" or "prowess." It is linked to Vikramaditya, a legendary king of ancient India celebrated in stories such as the Vikram and Betal tales, in which the king carries a spirit that tells him riddles. The name is widely used in India. It is said VIK-rum. Vikramaditya and Vikas are related names. Vik and Vicky are possible nicknames. Its long literary history makes it a traditional choice with a strong, clear meaning.
Popularity over time
Vikram first appears in US Social Security records in 1969. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,499 in 1981, and the most babies received it in 2000, when 65 were named Vikram. In 2025, 43 babies were named Vikram, and it ranked #2,937 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #2,726 in 1980, #1,739 in 2000, #2,425 in 2010, and #2,937 in 2025. Of the 2,084 US boys named Vikram since records began, 25% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 490 babies. Since 2010, 778 more have been named Vikram.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Hogan, Artemio, Dartagnan, Zacary, and Andru.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Vikram ranked highest in Washington and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | #1150 | 5 |
| California | #1573 | 11 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Vikram is usually pronounced VIHK-ruhm, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with V and ends in “-am”.
Middle names for Vikram
A few middle names that flow with Vikram: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Vikram
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vikram mean?
Vikram is a Sanskrit name that means “valor, stride”.
What is the origin of the name Vikram?
Vikram has Sanskrit roots. Vikram is a Sanskrit name meaning "valor," "stride" or "courage," from vikrama, "step" or "prowess." It is linked to Vikramaditya, a legendary king of ancient India celebrated in stories such as the Vikram and Betal tales, in which the king carries a spirit that tells him riddles.
Is Vikram a popular name?
Not especially. Vikram ranked #2,937 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Vikram a boy or girl name?
Vikram is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Vikram?
Vikram is usually pronounced VIHK-ruhm. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings