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Baran

♂ Boy

Pronounced bah-RAHN /bɑˈrɑn/Medium

Meaning: From Kurdish/Persian baran, 'rain' (a blessing); also Turkish, 'a strong ram'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Rain; a strong ram: Baran is Kurdish/Persian. Crisp, nature-rooted, and warm (said 'bah-RAHN').
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Origin LowKurdish, Persian
MeaningFrom Kurdish/Persian baran, 'rain' (a blessing); also Turkish, 'a strong ram'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6855 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 194

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519992025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Baran comes from Kurdish/Persian baran, 'rain' (a blessing); it is also Turkish for 'a strong ram' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, nature-rooted name (said 'bah-RAHN').

In the U.S. it appears in Kurdish, Persian, and Turkish families. Rare, rain at the root, and nature-rooted.

Did you know? Baran means 'rain' (a blessing) in Kurdish and Persian — and 'a strong ram' in Turkish — a crisp, nature-rooted name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'bah-RAHN').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Baran — routes layered

Variations

BaraanBarann

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Baran mean?

Baran is Kurdish/Persian for 'rain' (a blessing); also Turkish 'a strong ram'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Baran?

It's said bah-RAHN /bɑˈrɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Baran a boy or girl name?

Baran is a boy's name.

How popular is Baran?

Baran is a rare name in the U.S.

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