Dhruv
A boys’ name of Sanskrit origin, meaning pole star, steadfast, immovable.
Dhruv by the numbers
In 2025, 49 babies in England and Wales were named Dhruv. In the US, 169 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
For the size of the two countries, it is given noticeably more often in England and Wales than in the US.
Its American peak was 182 babies in 2007, making it a 2000s name.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Dhruv. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
- Dhruvafixed, immovable, the pole star7 in England and Wales (2025)
- Dhruvanfirm or steadfast; from dhruva5 in England and Wales (2025)
- Dhruvinfirm, steadfast; a form of Dhruv7 in the US (2017)
- Dorukfrozen, frost-covered4 in England and Wales (2025)
- Dhruvikone who is steadfast or firm4 in England and Wales (2025)
Other names that mean a star
Like Dhruv, each of these has a star in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Novanew; a brightening star650 in England and Wales (2025)
- Orionhunter; name of constellation and mythological figure1,047 in the US (2017)
- Ariesthe ram; zodiac constellation260 in the US (2017)
- Tariqmorning star or one who knocks36 in England and Wales (2025)
- Arabrings rain; the eagle constellation78 in the US (2017)
- Tarikmorning star or one who opens the way65 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean strength
Like Dhruv, each of these has strength in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Liamresolute protector; short form of William18,764 in the US (2017)
- Williamresolute protector14,922 in the US (2017)
- Ethanstrong, enduring12,398 in the US (2017)
- GabrielGod is my strength9,110 in the US (2017)
- Aaronmountain of strength; exalted7,185 in the US (2017)
- Aubreyelf ruler; noble strength6,029 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Dhruv
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