Amit vs Arun

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Ami

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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
Nicknames
Aru

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

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

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amit ___

  • Amit Raj
  • Amit Kumar
  • Amit Sharma
  • Amit Dev
  • Amit Arjun
  • Amit James

Arun ___

  • Arun Kumar
  • Arun Raj
  • Arun Dev
  • Arun Prakash
  • Arun Nath
  • Arun Krishnan

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Priya Maya Ravi Arjun Kiran

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amit or Arun more popular?

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

What do Amit and Arun mean?

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

Are Amit and Arun boy or girl names?

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

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