Daran
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Daran first appeared in US Social Security records in 1955.
Over 590 babies have been named Daran in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Daran is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,737 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,737
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Daran is also used as a girl name, ranked #64143.
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About the Name Daran
Daran is a boy name .
Is Daran a boy or girl name? Daran is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,737 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #64,143. Daran is more commonly used as a boy name.
Daran is currently ranked #29,737 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Daran include Dar, Day, Daie, and Darkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Daran include Dara . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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