Indian Boy Names 

Rupin is one of those names that is virtually unknown in the Western world and yet is easily translated because it feels so familiar -- parts Rupert, Robin, and Reuben.  A handsome choice.

Rupin

In 2025, Elon Musk revealed that one of his sons with his partner Shivon Zilis has the middle name Sekhar, chosen to honor Zilis's Indian heritage and to celebrate the Indian-American physicist, Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar. 
 
Sekhar itself is a variation of the Sanskrit Shekhar, used predominantly by Bengali and Telugu speakers. It derives from the word śekhara, meaning "crest, crown, peak". As such, it might be used to evoke royalty or a sense of being unrivalled or exceptional; alternatively it may evoke the idea of mountains, making it an alternative to Summit or Everest.
 
The name can be pronounced as sheh-kahr in Bengali or seh-kahr in Telegu.

Sekhar

Bisaya is typically used to refer to those who speak Cebuano, a language used in the Philippines; however, it may additionally refer to an ethnic group in Borneo. The exact etymology of the name is unknown, though theories include that it comes from Sanskrit to mean "kingdom, realm, or country" or that is refers to Sri Vijaya, the name of an ancient Malay empire.
 
There is also the possibility that Bisaya is a Yoruba name, used in Nigeria, potentially with the meanings "born to add joy" or "born from joy". Other interpretations and origins are possible, however.
 
Singer Vanessa White and her partner DJ Emmanuel Lawal chose the name Sage Remi-Bisaya for their son, born in 2026.

Bisaya

If meaning were destiny, this would start a boy off on the right foot. 

Aakil

Varana

Bannerjee is a masculine name of Bengali origin, representing one of India's most respected Brahmin surnames. It's a variant spelling of 'Banerjee' or 'Bandyopadhyay,' denoting high social status in traditional Bengali society. Historically, Bannerjees were scholars, priests, and educators in eastern India. While primarily used as a surname, it occasionally appears as a first name, honoring family heritage. The name carries associations with intelligence, academic achievement, and cultural sophistication. In Western contexts, Bannerjee may present pronunciation challenges but is increasingly recognized due to global interconnectedness. The name embodies a rich cultural legacy spanning thousands of years of Indian history and philosophy.

Bannerjee

A unisex name, ultimately from Sanskrit, Jaspreet blends the familiar sounds of Jasmin, Jaswinder, Jasper, Priti, and Priya, into a name with a joyful meaning. Combining elements yasas and priti, it could be interpreted as "famous joy", "glorious love", "praise joy and love" or similar. 
 
Familiar in the UK where it ranked in the 90s and 2000s, a notable male bearer is novelist Jaspreet Singh.

Jaspreet

A sleek, concise choice, Rudvik made its debut in the US stats in 2025 when it was given to 33 boys — in turn, placing it among the top debuts of the year. Rudvik is possibly derived from the Sanskrit rud meaning "roaring, howling, screaming", and connected to a fierce wind and storm god, identified with Shiva. 
 
The second element may simply be there to as a suffix, to indicate the name is masculine, however, it could also link to vikas ("growth, progress, prosperity") or vikrama ("valor, stride").

Rudvik

One of the top debuts to the US stats in 2025, Ishvik could be derived from the Sanskrit Ishvara, an epithet for Lord Shiva — the god of destruction, restoration, creation, and transformation in Hindu tradition. Meaning "lord, ruler, god, or divine" — or perhaps "devoted to Lord Shiva" — it is associated with divinity, power, and blessings.
 
Given to more than 30 babies in the US in a recent year, it has also been listed as a modern and trending name by several Indian name bloggers on Instagram, something reflected by social media birth announcements too.

Ishvik

Used more prominently for girls, Simran is a Punjabi and Hindi name, associated with the spiritual remembrance of the best self and of God within Sikhism. More broadly, it is derived from Sanskrit to mean "to remember".

Simran

Known here via the son of Indira Gandhi, who himself became prime minister of India. 

Rajiv

Sushil is a boys' name well-used in India. The female version is Sushila.

Sushil

More popularly used for girls, this peppy word name has been worn by football player Pepper Johnson (born Thomas and given the childhood nickname for sprinkling pepper on his cereal) and appears in the musical Mamma Mia!. Yet to make waves for boys, it was given to five boys in a recent year. 
 
Associated with the drink, Dr Pepper and occasionally Peppa Pig, it's also related to the vegetable (or fruit) and spice, giving it a wordy, nature-y vibe too. There's also the musical link to The Beatle's album, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club might appeal to some. 

Pepper might be a fun nickname for Joseph, Philip, Peter, Peregrine, or Percival.

Pepper

Ranjit

Might translate, thanks to Darren connection. 

Naren

Worldly name often heard in India, familiar here via the film Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle.

Kumar

This variation of the popular Indian name Sanjay was borne by a popular-against-all-odds American Idol contestant.

Sanjaya

The name of the elephant-headed Hindu god of wisdom is rarely heard outside India. 

Ganesh

A name commonly used in India; Vasant Panchami is a Hindu festival dedicated to the goddess of learning. 

Vasant

Name of the "god tree," a tall cedar native to India that also grows in California and England. Not a prime baby name candidate. 

Deodar

Indian names for baby boys are most often rooted in either Hindi, the major language of India, or Sanskrit, the ancient Indian language. The Indian boy names on Nameberry also include a sprinkling of Punjabi and Urdu names. Indian male names that are most familiar in the wider world tend to be the names of celebrities, such as Deepak Chopra, Dev Patel, or Arjun Kapoor. Other popular Indian baby boy names include Ravi, Sanjay, and Vikram. There are many handsome Indian boy names that may be of interest to parents in India and beyond.

Browse our full list of Indian baby boy names here. 

Indian names for baby boys are most often rooted in either Hindi, the major language of India, or Sanskrit, the ancient Indian language. The Indian boy names on Nameberry also include a sprinkling of Punjabi and Urdu names.  (Page 6)