Arjan

Arjan - A very unique male name

Arjan appeared on the charts for the first time in 1992 on position #3077. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Arjan and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Arjan? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Arjan. The baby boy name Arjan was given to 82 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1390 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 17,882 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Arjan peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 1390.

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Arjan is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Arjan is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #572 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,769.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Arjan is where you live.

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Arjan origin and meaning

Dutch and Punjabi — two separate sources

Uncertain as a single origin — in Dutch use a short form of Adrianus (Adrian); in Punjabi use a form of Arjuna, the hero of the Mahabharata

Arjan is really two names sharing a spelling: a Dutch form of Adrian, and a Sikh name honouring Guru Arjan and echoing Arjuna. Which line a given family intends depends on their background. It is currently at its highest point in the US data.

Origin uncertain

Arjan is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Arjan

We've found the following names that sound similar to Arjan, sorted by popularity.

Arjun / Arsenio / Argenis / Arsen / Arshan / Arjen / Arkan / Arcangel / Arkeem / Arjunreddy /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Arjan

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Arjan a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Arjan?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

AR-jahn · /ˈɑrdʒɑn/
Pronunciation splits by background — Punjabi families say AR-jun, Dutch families closer to AR-yahn.

Around the world

• Arjan (Dutch) — The Dutch short form of Adrianus
• Arjan (Punjabi) — The Sikh name, as in Guru Arjan

Spellings and nicknames

• Arjun — The more common form of the Indian name
• Arian — A different name with a similar sound

Famous bearers

• Guru Arjan — Fifth Guru of Sikhism, who compiled the Adi Granth and built the Golden Temple at Amritsar (1563–1606) Historical

Style

International

Why parents choose it

A genuinely cross-cultural name — it carries real weight in Sikh families and a clean, simple sound for everyone else.

Worth knowing

• Two different origins share this spelling; be ready to say which one you mean.