Arjun
Arjun is a boys' name of Hindi origin meaning “bright, shining, white.” It ranked #490 in the United States in 2025. Arjun is a Sanskrit name meaning 'bright' or 'shining.'
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how do you pronounce Arjun?
AR-jun
where does the name Arjun come from?
Arjun means lustrous or shining white, the colour of lightning, of milk or of silver. It is also the name of the Arjun tree, known for its silvery bark, a name of the god Indra, and the name of the third Pandava prince.
Arjuna is one of the central heroes of the Mahabharata, the greatest archer in the world and the recipient of Lord Krishna's teachings in the Bhagavad Gita, making this name deeply venerated in Hindu tradition.
how popular is this name?
Arjun has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 25 years since 2001. It peaked at #455 in 2014, and ranked #490 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #490 |
| 2024 | #580 |
| 2023 | #602 |
| 2022 | #578 |
| 2021 | #588 |
| 2020 | #560 |
| 2019 | #499 |
| 2018 | #487 |
| 2017 | #514 |
| 2016 | #516 |
| 2014 | #455 |
| 2010 | #641 |
| 2001 | #981 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Arjun fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Arjun?
- Arjun Kapoor (Indian actor)
- Arjun Rampal (Indian actor)
- Arjun Atwal (Indian golfer)
what are the nicknames and variants of Arjun?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Arjun?
what names go well with Arjun?
Sibling names that share Arjun's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Arjun
What does the name Arjun mean?
Arjun means “bright, shining, white”.
What is the origin of the name Arjun?
Arjun comes from the Hindi naming tradition. Related forms include Arjuna.
How popular is the name Arjun?
Arjun ranked #490 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2014, at #455, and it has spent 25 years in the top 1,000 since 2001.
Is Arjun a boy or girl name?
Arjun is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Arjun?
Arjun is pronounced AR-jun, with 2 syllables.
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