Dhruv
Boy name · Sanskrit · pronounced DHROO-v
Verified name
What does Dhruv mean?
Pole star, constant, faithful
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 744 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 716 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Dhru
Variant: Dhruba
Related: Dhruv
Using Dhruv across cultures
Associated with the steadfast North Star in Indian tradition.
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