Vedant
Meaningend of the Vedas · Sanskrit
Vedant is an Indian boy name meaning “end of the Vedas”, 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 crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Hidden namesLook closely: Vedant has the name Veda hiding inside it.
- Word funVedant doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
- GenerationVedant is having its moment right now. Most Vedants are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Vedant would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 14,225 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryVedant first shows up in US birth records in 1997, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 28 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Vedants? Head to Washington, where it's the #529 boy name, its best showing of any state.
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About the name Vedant
Vedant is a boy name of Indian origin meaning “end of the Vedas”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. 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 Vedant
What does the name Vedant mean?
Vedant means “end of the Vedas” and comes from Sanskrit.
What is the origin of the name Vedant?
Vedant 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 Vedant a boy or girl name?
Vedant is a boy name. In 2025, 120 US boys were named Vedant.
How popular is the name Vedant?
Vedant ranked #1,477 for US boys in 2025, given to 120 babies. That's its best rank ever: the name is at the height of its popularity right now. Over the last five years it has climbed 990 places.
What should I know before naming my baby Vedant?
Vedant is an Indian boy name meaning “end of the Vedas”, 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 crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.