Names Ending in V for Boys

Yoav is a variation of Joab, a name featured prominently in the Old Testament.

A unisex season name that's rare in the US: it hasn't been in the charts for boys or girls since the early 2000s.

Dhruv is a legendary king and devotee of Vishnu.

Esau is a rarely-used Old Testament name in the US, perhaps due to the character's biblical fate. Isav is one step removed, which may make it more palatable to parents.

A top name in Eastern European countries including Croatia and Bosnia, where it is a transcription of Jacob.

This name, used in both India and Nepal, is one of those lovely boys names that opts for quiet strength over hypermasculine energy. Bollywood cinematographer Nirav Shah is a notable bearer of this name.

Krishiv is a modern Indian boys name, which feels both familiar and fresh.

The viv syllable adds vitality.

Attractive Sanskrit boy name given to 22 American baby boys one recent year.

Short form of Harvey, variation of Harve.

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