Sheikh vs Arun

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sheikh

Boy #4,989 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"elder, chief, leader"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic South Asian East African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,989
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

45 High Risk

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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

Popularity Comparison

Sheikh Rank #4,989
Arun Rank #6,071

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sheikh or Arun more popular?

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

What do Sheikh and Arun mean?

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

Are Sheikh and Arun boy or girl names?

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

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