Shlok
Meaningverse · Sanskrit
Shlok is an Indian boy name meaning “verse”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name.
Did you know?
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Shlok would score 12 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
- GenerationShlok peaked in 2014, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Shlok you'd meet today is about 11 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Shlok would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 37,175 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryShlok first shows up in US birth records in 2001, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million boys, 2001–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Shlok
Shlok is a boy name of Indian origin meaning “verse”. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat with a crisp finish, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades and is still gaining fans. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Indian names
More Indian boy names
- Unisex name: Makai · toward the sea
- Boy name: Arjun · bright, shining
- Boy name: Zain · beauty, grace
- Unisex name: Idris · possibly studious
- Boy name: Aarav · peaceful, calm
- Unisex name: Rohan · ascending
- Unisex name: Aryan · noble
- Boy name: Ishaan · lord, ruler
Questions about the name Shlok
What does the name Shlok mean?
Shlok means “verse” and comes from Sanskrit.
What is the origin of the name Shlok?
Shlok is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Sanskrit. Other Indian names to consider are Makai (“toward the sea”), Arjun (“bright, shining”), Zain (“beauty, grace”) and Idris (“possibly studious”).
Is Shlok a boy or girl name?
Shlok is a boy name. In 2025, 46 US boys were named Shlok.
How popular is the name Shlok?
Shlok ranked #2,765 for US boys in 2025, given to 46 babies. Its best year was 2014, when it reached #1,959. Over the last five years it has climbed 160 places.
What should I know before naming my baby Shlok?
Shlok is an Indian boy name meaning “verse”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.