Varun Boy

Popularity: #906 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationVAH-roon / ˈʋaːɾun

Sanskrit; Hindu

Meaning

Sanskrit: Lord of Water; Hindu: God of the Sea

Historical & Cultural Background

Varun is a name of Sanskrit origin, commonly used in Hindu culture. In Hindu mythology, Varuna is the god of water, celestial ocean, and the keeper of cosmic order. The name reflects the importance of water in Indian culture and spirituality. It is often associated with purity and the life-giving properties of water. Varun is also a popular name in modern India.

Trend Summary

The name Varun has maintained a steady presence in India but is less common in the United States.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Varoon
  • Varunesh

International Variants

  • Váron (Hungarian)
  • Varun (English)

Famous people named Varun

Varun Dhawan is an Indian actor known for his work in Bollywood films.

Varun Gandhi is an Indian politician and member of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Varun Sood is an Indian television personality and actor.

Varun Sharma is an Indian actor recognized for his roles in comedy films.

Fictional characters named Varun

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Varun was first seen in the United States in 1981. Varun has ranked as high as #1197 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Illinois, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Varun has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Varun (2024)

StateBirthsShare
NY 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19815
198211
198312
198414
198518
198620
198723
198828
198928
199027
199135
199239
199344
199443
199557
199667
199779
199895
1999107
2000113
200199
2002123
2003121
2004145
2005140
2006116
200795
2008101
200993
201088
201172
201264
201362
201450
201554
201644
201747
201845
201940
202027
202131
202223
202320
202418