Taran
Meaning
"thunder"
Origin: Proto-Celtic
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #3,615
- Total SSA Count
- 31
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Tar
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"thunder"
Origin: Proto-Celtic
"divine gift"
Origin: Greek
Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3615 for Taran.
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Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Taran at #3615 in the United States.
Taran means "thunder" (Proto-Celtic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).
Taran is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.