Arran

Q: How popular is the name Arran?

Arran is ranked #17228 in popularity for boy names.

Boy Name #17,228 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Arran is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Arran often also consider Changa, Neilson, Burgin .

Popularity Over Time

#17,228

Current Rank

Peaked 1973 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #17,228
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Arr Ary Arrie

Middle Name Ideas

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Burgin Boy French/Norman Changa Boy Swahili Neilson Boy Scottish patronymic Demetricus Boy Greek Windol Boy Germanic Wend + Old High German -al Ensley Boy English Zora Boy

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Frequently Asked Questions About Arran

Is Arran a boy or girl name?

Arran is primarily used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Arran?

Arran is currently ranked #17228 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Arran?

Common nicknames for Arran include Arr, Ary, and Arrie.

Is Arran a common or rare name?

Arran is an uncommon name, ranked #17228 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Arran

Arran is a boy name .

Arran is currently ranked #17,228 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Arran include Arr, Ary, and Arrie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.