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Arun vs Amit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arun

Boy #6,071 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dawn, reddish glow of sunrise"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Tamil Buddhist Southeast Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,071
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Amit

Boy #6,074 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"boundless, infinite, immeasurable"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Israeli Hindu Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,074
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Arun Rank #6,071
Amit Rank #6,074

Arun is more popular, ranked #6071 vs #6074 for Amit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arun or Amit more popular?

Arun is more popular, ranked #6071 compared to Amit at #6074 in the United States.

What do Arun and Amit mean?

Arun means "dawn, reddish glow of sunrise" (Sanskrit origin). Amit means "boundless, infinite, immeasurable" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Arun and Amit boy or girl names?

Arun is primarily a boy name. Amit is primarily a boy name.

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