Valorous, victorious, or stride
Derived from the Sanskrit elements 'vi' (away, across) and 'krama' (stride, step), it often refers to a 'great stride' or 'valor'. In Hindu mythology, it is an epithet of the god Vishnu and is associated with the legendary King Vikramaditya.
Less common today
Vikram isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,734 in 2000.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Acclaimed novelist and poet, author of 'A Suitable Boy'
Physicist and astronomer considered the father of India's space program
Former CEO of Citigroup
Award-winning Indian film actor
