Yuvraj
Meaningcrown prince · Sanskrit
Yuvraj is an Indian boy name meaning “crown prince”, 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.
Did you know?
- Word funYuvraj doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Yuvraj would score 19 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
- GenerationYuvraj peaked in 2016, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Yuvraj you'd meet today is about 9 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Yuvraj would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 31,056 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryYuvraj first shows up in US birth records in 1993, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 32 years since.
US births per million boys, 1993–2025
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About the name Yuvraj
Yuvraj is a boy name of Indian origin meaning “crown prince”. 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. 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 Yuvraj
What does the name Yuvraj mean?
Yuvraj means “crown prince” and comes from Sanskrit. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Amir (“prince, commander”), Prince (“prince”), Emir (“commander, prince”) and Princeton (“prince's town”).
What is the origin of the name Yuvraj?
Yuvraj 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 Yuvraj a boy or girl name?
Yuvraj is a boy name. In 2025, 55 US boys were named Yuvraj.
How popular is the name Yuvraj?
Yuvraj ranked #2,451 for US boys in 2025, given to 55 babies. Its best year was 2016, when it reached #1,959. Over the last five years it has slipped 261 places.
What names are similar to Yuvraj?
If you like Yuvraj, you might also like Amir, Prince, Emir and Princeton.
What should I know before naming my baby Yuvraj?
Yuvraj is an Indian boy name meaning “crown prince”, 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.