Taran
t(a)-ran
US Popularity:8909
Origin:Celtic
Other Origin(s):Roman
Meaning:Thunder
Taran is a gender-neutral name of Celtic origin, meaning “thunder.” A powerful title for a small being, Taran will stand to baby as they grow and mature. Taran is derived from Taranis, the Celtic god of thunder and Thor’s counterpart. The ancient Romans also knew of Taranis and compared him to their god Jupiter. However, don’t be surprised if naming baby Taran gifts them with a thunderous voice! Steeped in history and Celtic ethereality, Taran is a wonderful name for baby, whether you wish to honor your Celtic ancestry or just love how it sounds.
Taran Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Taran is currently #3397 on The Bump
Boy:Taran is currently #2310 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Taran is currently #1877 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Taran is currently #8909 in U.S. births
Boy:Taran is currently #9475 in U.S. births
Girl:Taran is currently #23204 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2014
Gender:
Girl
#23204
in 2014
- 1686
from 2012
Sources
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