Karanvir is a name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit words 'Karna' meaning 'ear' and 'Vir' meaning 'hero'. It implies 'a hero who has pierced ears', reflecting a cultural tradition where ear piercings signify rites of passage or adornment. This name is predominantly found in the Sikh community, as it was borne by several notable historical figures including Karanvir Singh, a warrior prince of the 16th century who fought against Mughal invasions.
The name Karanvir experienced varied popularity over the years with peaks in 1996, 2003, and 2004, each having 9, 8, and 9 births respectively. It maintained steady popularity from 1995 to 2005 but saw a decline thereafter until picking up again in 2014 and 2015 with 6 and 8 births respectively. Overall, there were 79 births from 1995 to 2016 inclusive for the name Karanvir.