boy's name
Orran
- Origin Hebrew
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Top 1000 (E&W)
- Births on record 69
Northern Ireland
#379
2005 births
Orran is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2009 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a well-established, commonly used name.
- Orran is a name of Hebrew origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2008, when 5 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2001.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Orran over time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 9 |
How popular is Orran?
In 2019, Orran was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a well-established, commonly used name.
Where Orran is used
Figures for England and Wales withhold any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names that peaked alongside Orran
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Orran also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Orran over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Orran
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Orran — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Orran
How popular is the name Orran?
In 2019, Orran was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a well-established, commonly used name.
Is Orran a girl's or a boy's name?
Orran is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Orran?
Orran has 2 syllables.
When was Orran most popular?
Orran peaked in 2008, when 5 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Orran a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Orran currently ranks #923 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.