US Popularity:10560
Origin:Irish
Meaning:Little pale green one; Dark-haired; Sallow, tan; Greyish brown
Oran is a boy’s name of Irish origin. It is the Anglicized form of Odhrán, the name of seventeen Irish saints, including the patron saint of Waterford. Both Odhrán and Oran can mean “little pale green one,” a meaning that may elicit a chuckle or two from anyone familiar with the Emerald Isle. Oddly enough, Oran is also said to mean “dark-haired,” “sallow,” “greyish brown,” and “tan,” which are wonderfully diverse and contradictory menagerie of meanings. The great news is that if you’re taking Oran’s meaning literally, it will suit all babies, not just little green aliens.

How Popular Is The Name Oran?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Oran is currently #3140 on The Bump
Boy:Oran is currently #1765 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Oran is currently #10560 in U.S. births
Boy:Oran is currently #4982 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
#4982
in 2024
+ 595
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Behind the Name, Oran, January 2022

  • Behind the Name, Odhrán, June 2023

  • Name Doctor, Oran

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