Arjun

Arjun - A very unique male name

Arjun appeared on the charts for the first time in 1983 on position #1741. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Arjun and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Arjun? 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 Arjun. The baby boy name Arjun was given to 573 baby boys in 2025, ranking #499 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 2,559 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Arjun peaked in popularity 12 years ago in 2014 on position 453.

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Arjun is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Arjun is currently topping the baby name charts in District of Columbia at position #170 - and is the least popular in Tennessee at position #1,046.

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 Arjun is where you live.

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Arjun origin and meaning

Sanskrit (Indian)

'Bright, shining, white' — Sanskrit Arjuna

Arjuna is the great archer hero of the Mahabharata, the warrior to whom Krishna speaks the Bhagavad Gita. Arjun, its modern short form, is one of the most familiar Indian boys' names in the diaspora and has held a steady US presence since 1983, rising gently.

Attested etymology

Arjun is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Arjun, pop culture references for the name Arjun and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Arjun

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

Arsenio / Argenis / Arjan / 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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Even more about Arjun

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 Arjun 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 Arjun?

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-jun · /ˈɑrdʒʊn/
The Indian reading is ar-JOON; the anglicised AR-jun is widespread in the US, and families differ on which they use.

Around the world

• Arjuna (Sanskrit and Hindi) — The full classical form of the hero's name.

Spellings and nicknames

• Arjuna — The full classical spelling.

Famous bearers

• Arjuna — Archer hero of the Mahabharata and listener to the Bhagavad Gita (Fictional, traditional) Fictional
• Arjun Rampal — Indian actor and former model (b. 1972) Contemporary
• Arjun Kapoor — Indian actor (b. 1985) Contemporary

Style

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Why parents choose it

Arjun connects a son to one of the world's great epics in two short, friendly syllables that work well in English too. It is a heritage name that needs little explanation in multicultural settings.

Worth knowing

• Anglicised and Indian pronunciations differ — expect AR-jun in the US even if your family says ar-JOON.