Arun vs Guhan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Guhan

Boy #6,114 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cave dweller, one who lives in the cave"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Tamil Indian Sri Lankan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,114
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gu, Guha

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Popularity Comparison

Arun Rank #6,071
Guhan Rank #6,114

Arun is more popular, ranked #6071 vs #6114 for Guhan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arun ___

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

Guhan ___

  • Guhan Kumar
  • Guhan Raj
  • Guhan Dev
  • Guhan Arjun
  • Guhan Kiran
  • Guhan Vikram

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Guhan

Arjun Kavya Priya Siddharth Ananya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arun or Guhan more popular?

Arun is more popular, ranked #6071 compared to Guhan at #6114 in the United States.

What do Arun and Guhan mean?

Arun means "dawn, reddish glow of sunrise" (Sanskrit origin). Guhan means "cave dweller, one who lives in the cave" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Arun and Guhan boy or girl names?

Arun is primarily a boy name. Guhan is primarily a boy name.

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