UnisexJapanese origin

Ran: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A water lily floating serenely on still waters.

Origin
Japanese
Syllables
1
Current rank
#10467
Peak
#1036 in 1887

Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1887: #103618871960: #446619602010: #1184920102013: #104672013#1#11849

What Ran Means

Ran is a unisex name of Japanese origin. A water lily floating serenely on still waters.

How Popular Ran Is

Ran currently ranks #10467 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1036 in 1887. It is rising.

Good to Know About Ran

  • Ran has been gaining popularity in recent years.
  • Ran is a name from the Japanese naming tradition.
  • Part of the charming botanical name trend.
  • With just one syllable, Ran is punchy and memorable, pairing well with longer middle names.

Names Like Ran

Other Japanese names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Ran

Japanese names that pair well as a brother or sister to Ran.

Questions About Ran

What does Ran mean?

Ran is a unisex name of Japanese origin. A water lily floating serenely on still waters.

How popular is Ran?

Ran currently ranks #10467 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1036 in 1887. It is rising.

Where does Ran come from?

Ran comes from Japanese roots. Ran has been gaining popularity in recent years.

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