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Corran

♂ Boy

Pronounced KOR-uhn /ˈkɒr.ən/Medium

Meaning: A Scottish/Irish name, from Gaelic 'corran' ('a spear' or 'a sickle-shaped point of land'); also a Highland place name. A crisp Celtic name; routes partly uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp Celtic name: Corran means 'spear' — also a Scottish place (said 'KOR-uhn').
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Origin LowScottish Gaelic, Irish
MeaningA Scottish/Irish name, from Gaelic 'corran' ('a spear' or 'a sickle-shaped point of land'); also a Highland place name. A crisp Celtic name; routes partly uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12657 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 160

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419972024

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

Corran is a Scottish/Irish name from Gaelic 'corran' ('a spear' or 'a sickle-shaped headland'), and a Highland place name near Loch Linnhe. Its exact route as a given name is partly uncertain, which we note, but its Celtic roots are clear (said 'KOR-uhn').

In the U.S. it appears rarely. Crisp, Celtic, and rugged.

Did you know? Corran is a Scottish Gaelic name and place name, tied to 'corran' ('a spear' or a sickle-shaped point of land) — rugged and Highland (said 'KOR-uhn').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Corran — Scottish Gaelic 'corran' ('spear'); place name; routes partly uncertain

Variations

CorrinCoranCurran

Nicknames

CorRan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Corran mean?

Corran is a Scottish/Irish name from Gaelic 'corran' ('a spear' or 'a point of land'). Routes are partly uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Corran?

It's said KOR-uhn /ˈkɒr.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Corran a boy or girl name?

Corran is a boy's name.

How popular is Corran?

Corran is a rare name in the U.S.

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