| Rishi | Veer | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Sage, seer | Brave; hero |
| Origin | sanskrit | sanskrit |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | RISH-ee | VEER |
| Syllables | 2 | 1 |
| First appeared | 0 | 1997 |
| Peak year | 2023 (229) | 2025 (250) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 250 |
| Trend | Steady | Near its peak |
Source: US Social Security Administration.
| Decade | Rishi | Veer |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 1,156 | 1,252 |
| 2010s | 1,322 | 1,309 |
| 2000s | 1,578 | 351 |
| 1990s | 523 | 10 |
| 1980s | 432 | 0 |
| 1970s | 131 | 0 |
From the Sanskrit ऋषि (ṛṣi), 'a seer, sage, inspired poet' — the title of the sages to whom the Vedic hymns were revealed. A firmly established classical word.
From Sanskrit vira (वीर), 'hero, brave, valiant man'. A direct quality-name meaning courage and heroism.
Veer is more popular than Rishi today: about 250 US babies were given the name Veer in 2025, compared with 0 named Rishi.
Rishi means Sage, seer (sanskrit origin), while Veer means Brave; hero (sanskrit origin).
In US records, Rishi first appears in 0 and Veer in 1997, so Rishi has the longer recorded history.