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Arjun: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A heroic name meaning bright and shining, like the legendary warrior.

Origin
Hindi
Syllables
2
Current rank
#559
Peak
#454 in 2014

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1967: #325019671970: #387019701980: #327019801990: #139519902000: #112820002005: #71120052010: #64020102015: #50420152020: #5592020#1#3870

What Arjun Means

Arjun is a boy name of Hindi origin. A heroic name meaning bright and shining, like the legendary warrior.

How Popular Arjun Is

Arjun currently ranks #559 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #454 in 2014. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Arjun

  • Arjun peaked at #454 in the U.S. in 2014.
  • Arjun is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Arjun is a name from the Hindi-speaking tradition.

Names Like Arjun

Other Hindi names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Arjun

Hindi names that pair well as a brother or sister to Arjun.

Questions About Arjun

What does Arjun mean?

Arjun is a boy name of Hindi origin. A heroic name meaning bright and shining, like the legendary warrior.

How popular is Arjun?

Arjun currently ranks #559 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #454 in 2014. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Arjun come from?

Arjun comes from Hindi roots. Arjun peaked at #454 in the U.S. in 2014.

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