Dhruv

Meaning of Dhruv

This name means "the North Star" or "constant" and "firm." It symbolizes stability and reliability, like the star that always stays in its place.

Dhruv has Sanskrit, Indian roots — browse every Sanskrit, Indian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Dhruv

After ranking as high as #999 in 2019, Dhruv has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Dhruv

• Dhruv Rathee
  Indian YouTuber, political commentator
• Dhruv Vikram
  Indian actor, Tamil cinema
• Dhruv Sehgal
  Indian actor, writer, director
• Dhruv Jurel
  Indian cricketer, wicket-keeper batsman
• Dhruv Jani
  Indian singer and composer

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Questions about the name Dhruv

What does the name Dhruv mean?

Dhruv means this name means "the north star" or "constant" and "firm." it symbolizes stability and reliability, like the star that always stays in its place, and it comes from Sanskrit, Indian origins.

Is Dhruv a boy's or a girl's name?

Dhruv is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Dhruv?

Dhruv did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Dhruv most popular?

Dhruv peaked at #999 in 2019.