Arun vs Shah

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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Shah

Boy #6,038 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"king, emperor, ruler"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Pakistani Indian Central Asian Bangladeshi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,038
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shah

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Popularity Comparison

Arun Rank #6,071
Shah Rank #6,038

Shah is more popular, ranked #6038 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

Shah ___

  • Shah Ali
  • Shah Reza
  • Shah Hassan
  • Shah Mohammad
  • Shah Cyrus
  • Shah Darius

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arun

Priya Maya Ravi Arjun Kiran

If you choose Shah

Cyrus Darius Leila Yasmin Reza

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arun or Shah more popular?

Shah is more popular, ranked #6038 compared to Arun at #6071 in the United States.

What do Arun and Shah mean?

Arun means "dawn, reddish glow of sunrise" (Sanskrit origin). Shah means "king, emperor, ruler" (Persian origin).

Are Arun and Shah boy or girl names?

Arun is primarily a boy name. Shah is primarily a boy name.

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