Oran
Oran is a distinctive choice, ranked #1538 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Oran in their class.
About the Name Oran
Oran is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 416 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #751 in 2001 โ and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Oran is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Oran in their class.
โญ Famous People Named Oran
- Oran of Iona โ Oran or Odran (Old Irish: Odrรกn, Irish: Odhrรกn; Latin: Otteranus, hence sometimes Otteran; died AD 548), by tradition a descendant of Conall Gulban, was a companion of Saint Columba in Iona, and the first Christian to be buried on that island.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Oran
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Oran
Almost certainly the only Oran in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
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