NAME PROFILE
Gaurav
Derived from the Latin word meaning 'festive' or 'joyous'; it describes a personality that is naturally jubilant, charismatic, and destined to be the life of the party.
Key Stats
| Total births | 714 |
| Gender | Male (21% / 79%) |
| Peak year | 1999 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1983 |
| Most recent | 2010 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | African, English, Latin |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 74%NY — 17%NJ — 9%AK — 0%PA — 0%
Notable People
Festus Mogae (Former President of Botswana) · Festus Ezeli (NBA Basketball Champion) · Festus Keyamo (Nigerian Lawyer and Politician) · Festus Haggen (Iconic character from the TV series Gunsmoke) · Festus Iyayi (Renowned Nigerian Novelist and Activist)
Nicknames & Diminutives
FessFessie
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