An uncommon Sanskrit pick — distinctive and rare.
Gurtej is a boy's baby name of Punjabi and Sanskrit origin, a compound of Gur (from Guru, meaning 'teacher, divine guide') and tej (meaning 'radiance, brilliance, light'). Together it means 'radiance of the Guru' or 'divine light of the teacher.'
In Sikh tradition, the Guru's light is the ultimate spiritual illumination. Gurtej is a deeply devotional name expressing the aspiration to embody that divine radiance — used across Punjabi Sikh communities worldwide.
Gurtej has 11+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1995.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 32 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 16 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 15 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | #12870 |
| 2019 | 9 | #8425 |
| 2017 | 5 | #12935 |
| 2015 | 5 | #12743 |
| 2012 | 7 | #10081 |
| 2011 | 6 | #11326 |
| 2005 | 5 | #12062 |
| 2004 | 5 | #11980 |
| 2002 | 6 | #9809 |
| 1996 | 7 | #7419 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6605 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1995–2023) · Methodology