Boy Name · Sanskrit Origin
Arun
Arun is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Arun is a boy baby name of Sanskrit origin. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Arun often also consider Aron.
Arun meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Arun has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Sanskrit naming roots help connect Arun to related Sanskrit baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Arun as A·R·U·N, with 4 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Arun is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Arun variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Aruna, Arune, Aruny.
- Nicknames: Arun works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Arun with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Arun middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Aron, Arne, Arno, Aram, Aren — full picks on the sibling names for Arun guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Arun? Browse our names like Arun guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Arun
What does the name Arun mean?
Arun has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Arun?
Arun originates in Sanskrit naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Arun?
Arun has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Arun a boy's or girl's name?
Arun is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Arun in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Arun sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Arun?
Names that share Arun's sound and style include Aron, Arne, Arno, Aram, Aren.
What middle names pair well with Arun?
Good middle-name fits for Arun pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Arun is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Arun is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Arun?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Arun share its rhythm without rhyming — Aron, Arne, Arno all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.