Eoghan vs Oran

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eoghan

Boy #5,207 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born of the yew tree"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish Gaelic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,207
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Owen, Ewan

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Oran

Boy #5,038 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pale, sallow-complexioned"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,038
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Orry

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Eoghan Rank #5,207
Oran Rank #5,038

Oran is more popular, ranked #5038 vs #5207 for Eoghan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eoghan ___

  • Eoghan Patrick
  • Eoghan James
  • Eoghan Finn
  • Eoghan Declan
  • Eoghan Ciarán
  • Eoghan Liam

Oran ___

  • Oran James
  • Oran Patrick
  • Oran Finn
  • Oran Declan
  • Oran Michael
  • Oran Cillian

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Eoghan

Aoife Siobhan Ciarán Niamh Fionn

If you choose Oran

Aoife Cillian Niamh Finn Brigid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eoghan or Oran more popular?

Oran is more popular, ranked #5038 compared to Eoghan at #5207 in the United States.

What do Eoghan and Oran mean?

Eoghan means "born of the yew tree" (Old Irish origin). Oran means "pale, sallow-complexioned" (Old Irish origin).

Are Eoghan and Oran boy or girl names?

Eoghan is primarily a boy name. Oran is primarily a boy name.

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