What origin is the name Oran?

Oran comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Oran a popular name?

Oran is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Oran does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good brother names for Oran?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Oran — for example Liam, Aiden, Aidan. You can browse more on our irish names page.

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Discover the meaning and origin of the name Oran

Oran

Unisex

irish

2 syllables

Oran is an irish unisex name meaning "A unisex name of Irish origin meaning 'white,' 'pale,' or 'green,' historically linked to Saint Odran.".

Oran is a unisex name of irish origin meaning "A unisex name of Irish origin meaning 'white,' 'pale,' or 'green,' historically linked to Saint Odran.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A unisex name of Irish origin meaning 'white,' 'pale,' or 'green,' historically linked to Saint Odran.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Oran

Very rare in US records

What does Oran mean?

Oran is a unisex name of irish origin meaning "A unisex name of Irish origin meaning 'white,' 'pale,' or 'green,' historically linked to Saint Odran.".