NAME PROFILE
Oran
Oran is a name of Gaelic origin meaning 'light' or 'pale.' It carries a sense of brightness and positivity, suggesting a person who brings light into the lives of others. This name has a friendly and approachable quality, often linked to creativity and joy.
Key Stats
| Total births | 4,447 |
| Gender | Male (27% / 73%) |
| Peak year | 1921 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2022 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 56%OK — 19%LA — 10%WV — 8%AR — 6%
Notable People
Oran Kearney (Football manager, known for his work with St. Mirren) · Oran McGann (Irish rugby player) · Oran Kauffman (American actor, known for *The Last Ship*) · Oran K. (Fictional character from *The Secret of the Magic Crystal*) · Oran B. (Fictional character in *The Wild Thornberrys*)
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