| Atharv | Veer | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Knowledge; the Atharvaveda | Brave; hero |
| Origin | sanskrit | sanskrit |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | uh-THARV | VEER |
| Syllables | 2 | 1 |
| First appeared | 2000 | 1997 |
| Peak year | 2024 (224) | 2025 (250) |
| In 2025 | 187 | 250 |
| Trend | Rising | Near its peak |
Source: US Social Security Administration.
| Decade | Atharv | Veer |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 1,277 | 1,252 |
| 2010s | 950 | 1,309 |
| 2000s | 158 | 351 |
| 1990s | 0 | 10 |
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 vira (वीर), 'hero, brave, valiant man'. A direct quality-name meaning courage and heroism.
Veer is more popular than Atharv today: about 250 US babies were given the name Veer in 2025, compared with 187 named Atharv.
Atharv means Knowledge; the Atharvaveda (sanskrit origin), while Veer means Brave; hero (sanskrit origin).
In US records, Atharv first appears in 2000 and Veer in 1997, so Veer has the longer recorded history.