Tarun

♂ Boy

Pronounced TAH-roon /ˈtɑː.ruːn/Medium

Meaning: Tarun comes from the Sanskrit taruna, meaning 'young' or 'youthful.' A well-established given name across India, carrying a sense of freshness and vigor.Medium

In 30 seconds: A name that means fresh and young: Tarun comes from Sanskrit for 'youthful' (said 'TAH-roon'). Bright, warm, and rooted.

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningTarun comes from the Sanskrit taruna, meaning 'young' or 'youthful.' A well-established given name across India, carrying a sense of freshness and vigor.

U.S. rank (2025)#11836 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 847

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

Tarun derives from Sanskrit taruna, 'young; youthful,' and is a well-loved name throughout India. It carries a bright, vigorous feel and stays close to its clear root (said 'TAH-roon').

In the U.S. it appears rarely as a boys' name, most often in families of Indian heritage. Rare here, familiar in India.

Did you know? Tarun comes straight from the Sanskrit taruna, 'young' or 'youthful' — a name carried across India with a sense of freshness and energy (said 'TAH-roon').

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Tarun — Sanskrit taruna 'young; youthful'; Indian heritage

Variations

TaroonTharun

Nicknames

TaruTar

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tarun mean?

Tarun comes from Sanskrit taruna, meaning 'young' or 'youthful.'

How do you pronounce Tarun?

It's said TAH-roon /ˈtɑː.ruːn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tarun a boy or girl name?

Here Tarun is used as a boy's name, as it traditionally is in India.

How popular is Tarun?

Tarun is rare for boys in the U.S. and well-used across India.