Manu vs Varun

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Manu

Boy #5,342 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bird, free spirit"

Origin: Maori/Polynesian

Cultural Roots

Maori Hawaiian Indian French Spanish Polynesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,342
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Varun

Boy #5,344 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"god of water, sky and cosmic order"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,344
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Manu Rank #5,342
Varun Rank #5,344

Manu is more popular, ranked #5342 vs #5344 for Varun.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Manu or Varun more popular?

Manu is more popular, ranked #5342 compared to Varun at #5344 in the United States.

What do Manu and Varun mean?

Manu means "bird, free spirit" (Maori/Polynesian origin). Varun means "god of water, sky and cosmic order" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Manu and Varun boy or girl names?

Manu is primarily a boy name. Varun is primarily a boy name.

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