Aarav vs Arjun

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aarav

Boy #677 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful, tranquil sound"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Gujarati Marathi Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#677
Total SSA Count
403
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aarav (used in full), Ravi

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Arjun

Boy #583 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white, clear, bright"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#583
Total SSA Count
489
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arju

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Popularity Comparison

Aarav Rank #677
Arjun Rank #583

Arjun is more popular, ranked #583 vs #677 for Aarav.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aarav ___

  • Aarav Dev
  • Aarav Raj
  • Aarav Kumar
  • Aarav Prakash
  • Aarav Nath
  • Aarav Singh

Arjun ___

  • Arjun Dev
  • Arjun Raj
  • Arjun Veer
  • Arjun Prasad
  • Arjun Shankar
  • Arjun Kumar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aarav or Arjun more popular?

Arjun is more popular, ranked #583 compared to Aarav at #677 in the United States.

What do Aarav and Arjun mean?

Aarav means "peaceful, tranquil sound" (Sanskrit origin). Arjun means "white, clear, bright" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Aarav and Arjun boy or girl names?

Aarav is primarily a boy name. Arjun is primarily a boy name.

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