Arun vs Sheikh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arun

Boy #6,071 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dawn, reddish glow of sunrise"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindu Tamil Buddhist Southeast Asian

✓ All Clear

Boy #4,989 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"elder, chief, leader"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Islamic South Asian East African

45 High Risk

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Arun Rank #6,071

Sheikh Rank #4,989

Sheikh is more popular, ranked #4989 vs #6071 for Arun.

Is Arun or Sheikh more popular?

Sheikh is more popular, ranked #4989 compared to Arun at #6071 in the United States.

What do Arun and Sheikh mean?

Arun means "dawn, reddish glow of sunrise" (Sanskrit origin). Sheikh means "elder, chief, leader" (Arabic origin).

Are Arun and Sheikh boy or girl names?

Arun is primarily a boy name. Sheikh is primarily a boy name.