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)
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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