Arul

♂ Boy

Pronounced AH-rool /ˈɑː.rul/Medium

Meaning: From the Tamil arul, 'grace; divine grace; compassion.' A meaning-rich name in Tamil tradition, often part of longer names (Arulmozhi, Arulappan).Low

In 30 seconds: A graceful Tamil name: Arul means 'grace; divine grace' (said 'AH-rool'). Gentle and meaning-rich.

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Origin MediumTamil

MeaningFrom the Tamil arul, 'grace; divine grace; compassion.' A meaning-rich name in Tamil tradition, often part of longer names (Arulmozhi, Arulappan).

U.S. rank (2022)#12510 ↘ Falling

2022 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2003

Total births (all-time)≈ 94

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Arul comes from the Tamil for 'grace; divine grace; compassion,' cherished in Tamil tradition and found within many compound names. Gentle and rare in the U.S. (said 'AH-rool').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Tamil families. Rare, graceful, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Arul is Tamil for 'grace; divine grace; compassion' -- a gentle, meaning-rich name at the heart of many longer Tamil names (said 'AH-rool').

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References -- Arul — Tamil 'grace; divine grace'

Variations

AroolArulanArull

Nicknames

AruRul

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arul mean?

Arul is Tamil for 'grace; divine grace; compassion.'

How do you pronounce Arul?

It's said AH-rool /ˈɑː.rul/ -- two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Arul a boy or girl name?

Arul is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Arul?

Arul is an extremely rare, newly emerging name in the U.S.