Boy
Arjan
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About Arjan
A name that carries quiet strength and understated elegance, Arjan represents a perfect balance between traditional roots and contemporary appeal. Parents seeking something distinctive yet approachable will find this choice particularly compelling. The name rolls off the tongue with ease while maintaining a certain gravitas that grows with the bearer. It's neither overly common nor so unusual as to require constant explanation. Boys named Arjan often benefit from having a name that works seamlessly across cultural boundaries and professional settings. The gentle consonants create a melodic quality that's memorable without being flashy. For families valuing heritage while embracing modernity, Arjan offers that rare combination of familiarity and uniqueness that makes a name truly special.
Popularity of the Name Arjan
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | #660 | |||
| 1998 | #631 | |||
| 1999 | #740 | |||
| 2000 | #703 | |||
| 2001 | #592 | |||
| 2002 | #662 | |||
| 2003 | #665 | |||
| 2004 | #827 | |||
| 2005 | #710 | |||
| 2006 | #619 | #882 | ||
| 2007 | #683 | #978 | ||
| 2008 | #784 | |||
| 2009 | #776 | #980 | ||
| 2010 | #712 | |||
| 2011 | #580 | |||
| 2012 | #687 | #803 | ||
| 2013 | #711 | #911 | ||
| 2014 | #619 | #678 | ||
| 2015 | #586 | #769 | ||
| 2016 | #679 | #805 | ||
| 2017 | #622 | #663 | ||
| 2018 | #649 | #600 | ||
| 2019 | #703 | #563 | ||
| 2020 | #870 | #535 | ||
| 2021 | #651 | #330 | ||
| 2022 | #745 | #235 | #253 | |
| 2023 | #569 | #322 | #207 | |
| 2024 | #438 | #120 | #774 | #101 |
| 2025 | #377 | #101 | #88 |
Top names by country: United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Arjan
Names Similar to Arjan
Nicknames for Arjan
- Arj
- Jan
- AJ
- Ari
- Janny
Famous People Named Arjan
| Arjan Singh | Indian Air Chief Marshal |
| Arjan Atwal | Canadian golfer |
| Arjan Erkel | Dutch humanitarian worker |
| Arjan Robben | Dutch footballer |
| Arjan Bajwa | Indian actor |
| Arjan Dosanjh | British actor |
| Arjan Smit | Dutch astronomer |
| Arjan Pandey | Nepali singer |
| Arjan Bhullar | Canadian-Indian mixed martial artist |
| Arjan Singh Bhullar | Canadian professional wrestler |
| Arjan Gosal | Canadian artist |
| Arjan Kozniku | Kosovan footballer |
| Arjan Wisse | Dutch cyclist |
| Arjan Haenen | Dutch water polo player |
| Arjan de Zeeuw | Dutch footballer |
| Arjan van Heusden | Dutch composer |
| Arjan van Dijk | Dutch rower |
| Arjan van der Knaap | Dutch botanist |
| Arjan van Leeuwen | Dutch water polo player |
| Arjan Schouten | Dutch journalist |
Characters Named Arjan
| Arjan Draganovic | Character from "The Expanse" series by James S.A. Corey |
| Arjan Sisko | Character from "Star Trek - Deep Space Nine" |
| Arjan Kondoz | Character from "Battlefield 3" video game |
| Arjan Roskam | Character from "Far Cry 4" video game |
| Arjan Toorop | Character from "Babylon A.D" movie |
| Arjan Cani | Character from Albanian TV show "Portokalli" |
| Arjan Van Diemen | Character from "The Night Manager" TV series |
| Arjan van Eck | Character from "Flikken Maastricht" TV series |
| Arjan de Waard | Character from "Moordvrouw" TV series |
| Arjan Rosenthal | Character from "Goede tijden, slechte tijden" TV series |
| Arjan Breukhoven | Character from Dutch TV show "Het Zonnetje in Huis" |
| Arjan Houtman | Character from Dutch TV show "Kees & Co" |
| Arjan De Vries | Character from Dutch TV show "Westenwind" |
| Arjan Hogenboom | Character from Dutch TV show "Goudkust" |
| Arjan Verduijn | Character from Dutch TV show "Onderweg naar Morgen" |
| Arjan van Essen | Character from Dutch TV show "Costa!" |