Duran

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Pronounced doo-RAHN /dʊˈrɑn/Medium

Meaning: Duran is a surname in Spanish and Catalan, generally connected to the Latin durans, 'enduring, lasting'. Separately, Duran is a Turkish surname and given name from the verb durmak, 'to stand, to endure'. Both routes converge on a sense of endurance; we give both honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: Duran is a Spanish and Turkish name that lands on the same idea from both sides: enduring, standing firm (said 'doo-RAHN').

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Origin LowSpanish, Turkish

MeaningDuran is a surname in Spanish and Catalan, generally connected to the Latin durans, 'enduring, lasting'. Separately, Duran is a Turkish surname and given name from the verb durmak, 'to stand, to endure'. Both routes converge on a sense of endurance; we give both honestly.

U.S. rank (2023)#10007 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1984

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,526

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Duran is a widespread surname in Spain, Catalonia and Latin America, usually traced to the Latin durans, 'enduring, lasting'. It is separately a Turkish surname and given name from durmak, 'to stand, to endure'. As a first name in the U.S. it is a rare surname pick, carried by families across several heritages; boxing great Roberto Durán made the surname widely known (said 'doo-RAHN').

It appears only very rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare as a first name, common as a surname.

Did you know? Two different languages give Duran nearly the same sense: the Latin durans, 'enduring', behind the Spanish surname, and the Turkish durmak, 'to stand, to endure'. We give both routes honestly (said 'doo-RAHN').

Overall data confidence 45%

References - Duran — Spanish/Catalan surname from Latin durans 'enduring'; Turkish Duran from durmak 'to stand'.

Variations

DuranDurandDurante

Nicknames

DurRaniD

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Duran mean?

Duran means 'enduring, lasting' from the Latin durans in Spanish use, and 'one who stands, endures' from the Turkish durmak. Both routes are honest possibilities.

How do you pronounce Duran?

It's said doo-RAHN /dʊˈrɑn/ - two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Duran a boy or girl name?

Duran is a boy's name.

How popular is Duran?

Duran is very rare as a first name for boys in the U.S., though the surname is common.