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Arjun is a masculine name used in Hindi and Marathi. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Modern form of Arjuna." It ranked #490 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, modern form of Arjuna. The entry lists its usage as Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu and others.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Arjun ranked #490 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #490 | ssa-2025 |
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Names that Behind the Name files under the same origin (Hindi) and that sit near Arjun in the 2025 American rankings.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arjun mean?
Behind the Name does not give Arjun a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: modern form of Arjuna.
Is Arjun a popular name?
Arjun ranked #490 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Arjun a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Arjun appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Arjun — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
