Vir
Gender: Boy
Meaning: New house, bright
Origin: Spanish/Basque
Popularity: Ranked #4037 in 2025 with 27 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Viera, meaning new house, bright.
Similar names: veira, viara, viera, vira, virgie, vi, vidar, vidur
Name length: 3 letters
How common is Vir? About 1 in 123,278 babies born in 2025 were named Vir, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Vir
What does the name Vir mean?
Vir means “New house, bright” from Spanish/Basque roots.
What is the origin of the name Vir?
Vir has Spanish/Basque origin. The traditional meaning is “New house, bright”.
How popular is Vir?
Vir ranked #3949 in 2025 — given to 27 babies that year.
When was Vir most popular?
Vir peaked in 2022 with 33 babies registered that year.
Is Vir a boy or girl name?
Vir is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Virs in registered births are male.
Is the name Vir rising or falling in popularity?
Vir has fallen 474 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3475 in 2020 to #3949 in 2025.
How long has Vir been recorded?
Vir appears in birth records across 23 years — from 2002 through 2025.