Bhargav
A boys’ name of Sanskrit origin, meaning brilliant; one who carries splendor.
Babies a year
9
the US, 2017
Rarity
Very rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
—
outside the ONS list
Bhargav by the numbers
Bhargav was given to 9 American babies in 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
Its American peak was 21 babies in 2009, making it a 2000s name.
Other names that mean light
Like Bhargav, each of these has light in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Lucasbringer of light; from Lucania12,963 in the US (2017)
- Lukefrom Lucania; light9,168 in the US (2017)
- Robertbright fame; renowned warrior5,507 in the US (2017)
- Lucabringer of light3,266 in England and Wales (2025)
- Elliottbright fame; a form of Elijah2,996 in the US (2017)
- Elliotbright fame; a form of Elijah544 in England and Wales (2025)
Names about as common as Bhargav
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