Binu vs Maru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Binu

Boy #12,378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"melodic South Indian given name"

Origin: Malayalam

Cultural Roots

Indian Malayalam South Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12,378
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bin

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Binu Rank #12,378
Maru Rank #12,306

Maru is more popular, ranked #12306 vs #12378 for Binu.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Binu ___

  • Binu Kumar
  • Binu Raj
  • Binu Krishnan
  • Binu Nair
  • Binu Sebastian

Maru ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Binu

Biju Sinu Minu Tinu

If you choose Maru

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Binu or Maru more popular?

Maru is more popular, ranked #12306 compared to Binu at #12378 in the United States.

What do Binu and Maru mean?

Binu means "melodic South Indian given name" (Malayalam origin).

Are Binu and Maru boy or girl names?

Binu is primarily a boy name. Maru is primarily a boy name.

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