| Advik | Shaurya | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Unique | Valour, bravery, heroism |
| Origin | sanskrit | sanskrit |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | AD-vik | SHOWR-yuh |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 0 | 2000 |
| Peak year | 2017 (149) | 2025 (155) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 155 |
| Trend | Rising | Near its peak |
Source: US Social Security Administration.
| Decade | Advik | Shaurya |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 633 | 589 |
| 2010s | 807 | 861 |
| 2000s | 107 | 255 |
A modern Sanskrit-derived name generally glossed as 'unique, one of a kind', linked to the idea of advitiya ('without a second, incomparable'). The further association with advaita ('non-duality') is thematic rather than a direct etymology.
From the Sanskrit शौर्य (śaurya), 'heroism, valour, martial prowess', derived from śūra ('hero, warrior'). A genuine classical abstract noun.
Shaurya is more popular than Advik today: about 155 US babies were given the name Shaurya in 2025, compared with 0 named Advik.
Advik means Unique (sanskrit origin), while Shaurya means Valour, bravery, heroism (sanskrit origin).
In US records, Advik first appears in 0 and Shaurya in 2000, so Advik has the longer recorded history.