Boy name · Sanskrit
Singh
“lion”
Vibes
Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Singh.
Explore Singh further
Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Singh — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Singh is Sanskrit simha, lion. Since 1699 it has been the name every initiated Sikh man takes, adopted deliberately so that a shared name would replace the surnames that encoded caste — which makes it less a personal name than a statement about equality.
That history is worth knowing before using it as a given name: among Sikhs it functions as a middle or last name held in common by millions. It does not rank as a US first name.
One syllable, no short form. Takes length after it (Singh Arjun, Singh Ravi). On our vibe map it is Heirloom with Mythological weight.
More Sanskrit names
Singh sits in our Sanskrit set — these share its roots.
All Sanskrit names →Singh — common questions
Is Singh a boy or girl name?
Singh is traditionally a boy name of Sanskrit origin.
What does the name Singh mean?
Singh means “lion” of Sanskrit origin. Singh is Sanskrit simha, lion. Since 1699 it has been the name every initiated Sikh man takes, adopted deliberately so that a shared name would replace the surnames that encoded caste — which makes it less a personal name than a statement about equality.
Where does the name Singh come from?
Singh is Sanskrit in origin. That history is worth knowing before using it as a given name: among Sikhs it functions as a middle or last name held in common by millions. It does not rank as a US first name.
What are common nicknames for Singh?
Sing — the short-forms parents most often use for Singh.
How popular is Singh?
Singh did not make the top 1,000 boys' names in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it genuinely rare in the US.
Bring the name into the room
A couple of nice things named Singh you might want for the nursery.