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Dara vs Aran

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dara

Boy #3,573 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"oak tree, oak grove"

Origin: Old Irish dair

Cultural Roots

Irish Hebrew Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,573
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Aran

Boy #3,669 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mountain of strength, exalted"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish Hebrew English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,669
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Dara Rank #3,573
Aran Rank #3,669

Dara is more popular, ranked #3573 vs #3669 for Aran.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dara or Aran more popular?

Dara is more popular, ranked #3573 compared to Aran at #3669 in the United States.

What do Dara and Aran mean?

Dara means "oak tree, oak grove" (Old Irish dair origin). Aran means "mountain of strength, exalted" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dara and Aran boy or girl names?

Dara is primarily a boy name. Aran is primarily a boy name.

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