| Atharv | Ved | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Knowledge; the Atharvaveda | Sacred knowledge |
| Origin | sanskrit | sanskrit |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | uh-THARV | VAYD |
| Syllables | 2 | 1 |
| First appeared | 2000 | 1999 |
| Peak year | 2024 (224) | 2025 (188) |
| In 2025 | 187 | 188 |
| Trend | Rising | Near its peak |
Source: US Social Security Administration.
| Decade | Atharv | Ved |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 1,277 | 847 |
| 2010s | 950 | 786 |
| 2000s | 158 | 316 |
| 1990s | 0 | 5 |
From Sanskrit atharvan (अथर्वन्), the name of the Atharvaveda and of the ancient sage traditionally said to be the first priest of fire. Commonly taken to mean 'knowledge' or evokes the Vedic fire-priest.
From Sanskrit veda (वेद), 'knowledge', the name of the foundational Hindu scriptures. The root sense is 'knowing, sacred knowledge'.
Ved is more popular than Atharv today: about 188 US babies were given the name Ved in 2025, compared with 187 named Atharv.
Atharv means Knowledge; the Atharvaveda (sanskrit origin), while Ved means Sacred knowledge (sanskrit origin).
In US records, Atharv first appears in 2000 and Ved in 1999, so Ved has the longer recorded history.