Arjun

Arjun is a boy's name of Indian origin meaning “lustrous.” In 2024 it was given to 489 boys in the United States.

Arjun at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Hindu & Indian
Meaning
“lustrous”
Pronunciation
/ˈɑːɹ.d͡ʒʊn/

About the name Arjun

Arjun belongs to the Hindu & Indian tradition. Its meaning — “lustrous” — 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, Arjun first appears in Social Security records in 1967. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #454 in 2014, and in 2024 489 babies received the name — 11,560 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Arjun in US records

First recorded (US)
1967
Best US rank
#454 in 2014
Peak year
2014
Babies named Arjun in 2024
489
Total since 1880
11,560

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Arjun mean?

Arjun means “lustrous” in its Indian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Arjun a boy or girl name?

Arjun is a boy name. In 2024, 489 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Arjun?

Arjun comes from the Hindu & Indian tradition.

How popular is the name Arjun?

Arjun first appears in US records in 1967. Its best-ever ranking was #454 in 2014, and 489 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Arjun?

Arjun is pronounced /ˈɑːɹ.d͡ʒʊn/ (IPA).

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