Anuj

Anuj is a boy's name of Indian origin meaning “younger brother.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Anuj at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Hindu & Indian
Meaning
“younger brother”

About the name Anuj

Anuj belongs to the Hindu & Indian tradition. Its meaning — “younger brother” — is the sense carried by its Indian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Anuj first appears in Social Security records in 1969. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2239 in 1979, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 937 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Anuj in US records

First recorded (US)
1969
Best US rank
#2239 in 1979
Peak year
2006
Total since 1880
937

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Anuj mean?

Anuj means “younger brother” in its Indian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Anuj a boy or girl name?

Anuj is a boy name.

What origin is the name Anuj?

Anuj comes from the Hindu & Indian tradition.

How popular is the name Anuj?

Anuj first appears in US records in 1969. Its best-ever ranking was #2239 in 1979, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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