Tarun
Gender: Boy
Meaning: White, clear, silver
Origin: Sanskrit/Hindu
Popularity: Ranked #11836 in 2025 with 6 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Arjun. Shares the meaning 'White, clear, silver.'
Similar names: taran, taron, taryn, truen, taara, tarah, tru, truee
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Tarun? About 1 in 554,750 babies born in 2025 were named Tarun, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Tarun
What does the name Tarun mean?
Tarun means “White, clear, silver” from Sanskrit/Hindu roots.
What is the origin of the name Tarun?
Tarun has Sanskrit/Hindu origin. The traditional meaning is “White, clear, silver”.
How popular is Tarun?
Tarun ranked #10695 in 2025 — given to 6 babies that year.
When was Tarun most popular?
Tarun peaked in 2007 with 63 babies registered that year.
Is Tarun a boy or girl name?
Tarun is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Taruns in registered births are male.
Is the name Tarun rising or falling in popularity?
Tarun has fallen 2415 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #8280 in 2020 to #10695 in 2025.
How long has Tarun been recorded?
Tarun appears in birth records across 41 years — from 1971 through 2025.