Arun vs Mayan

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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Mayan

Girl #5,149 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spring of water, fountain"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,149
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May, Maya

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arun Rank #6,071
Mayan Rank #5,149

Mayan is more popular, ranked #5149 vs #6071 for Arun.

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

Mayan ___

  • Mayan Rose
  • Mayan Grace
  • Mayan Jade
  • Mayan Elise
  • Mayan Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arun

Priya Maya Ravi Arjun Kiran

If you choose Mayan

Noa Tal Lior Yael Eitan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arun or Mayan more popular?

Mayan is more popular, ranked #5149 compared to Arun at #6071 in the United States.

What do Arun and Mayan mean?

Arun means "dawn, reddish glow of sunrise" (Sanskrit origin). Mayan means "spring of water, fountain" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arun and Mayan boy or girl names?

Arun is primarily a boy name. Mayan is primarily a girl name.

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