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Vishnu
BoyMeaning of Vishnu: Sanskrit: 'the all-pervading'
Vishnu is a boy's name most strongly associated with Indian naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 5356th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 3688th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#5356
17 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#3688
5 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
1,130
First recorded 1977 · peak 2007
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
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