Ved
Ved is a boy name of Sanskrit origin meaning “Sacred knowledge”, pronounced VAYD. It ranked #1131 in the United States in 2025, given to 188 babies, and peaked at #1131 in 2025. Common nicknames: Vedi.
How popular is Ved in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Ved mean, and where does it come from?
Ved is the Sanskrit veda, "knowledge" — the name of the four oldest scriptures of Hinduism, composed in the second millennium BC and transmitted orally with extraordinary precision for centuries before they were written down. The root is the same as the English wit and the Latin videre, to see. As a given name it is common across India. American records hold it from 1999, and it has risen quickly in the last decade without yet reaching the top thousand.
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Famous People Named Ved
- Ved Mehta — Indian-American writer and longtime staff writer at The New Yorker
- Ved Prakash Sharma — Indian novelist
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Ved mean?
Ved is a boy name of Sanskrit origin meaning "Sacred knowledge." Ved is the Sanskrit veda, "knowledge" — the name of the four oldest scriptures of Hinduism, composed in the second millennium BC and transmitted orally with extraordinary precision for centuries before they were written down. The root is the same as the English wit and the Latin videre, to see.
How do you pronounce Ved?
Ved is pronounced VAYD. Common variations include Veda, Vedh, Vedant.
Is Ved a boy name?
Yes, Ved is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Vedi.