Moran
Pronunciation: [ m-er-AN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #35,757
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Moran is also used as a girl name, ranked #53438.
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About the Name Moran
Moran is a boy name .
Is Moran a boy or girl name? Moran is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #35,757 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #53,438. Moran is more commonly used as a boy name.
Moran is currently ranked #35,757 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Moran include Mor, Moy, Moie, and Morkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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