Arjun is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #325 in 2025 with 136 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2014 with 197 births ranking #255. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 88.9%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 2,000 boys born was named Arjun. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Arjun is a Sanskrit name usually explained as "bright", "shining", or "white". It is one of the best-known traditional Indian boys' names and feels both classical and current.
The name is famous from the Mahabharata, where Arjuna is one of the central heroic figures. Its literary and religious importance has helped keep it strong across many generations.