Baran
Pronunciation: [ b-ahr-AHN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Baran first appeared in US Social Security records in 1999.
Over 182 babies have been named Baran in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Baran is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #7,692 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,692
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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About the Name Baran
Baran is a boy name .
Is Baran a boy or girl name? Baran is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,692 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #20,270. Baran is more commonly used as a boy name.
Baran is currently ranked #7,692 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Baran include Bar, Bay, Baie, and Barkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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