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Mehran
♂ Boy
Pronounced meh-RAHN /mɛˈrɑn/High
Meaning: From Persian Mehr (Mithra, 'sun/kindness') plus -an — a noble Sasanian houseMedium
In 30 seconds: Sun-kindness, dynastic: Mehran housed Sasanian nobility on Mithra's warmth — Karachi's airbase and Tehran's streets still answer.
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Origin HighPersian
MeaningFrom Persian Mehr (Mithra, 'sun/kindness') plus -an — a noble Sasanian house
U.S. rank (2025)#5333 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 320
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
Mehran builds on Persian mehr — Mithra's sun and kindness — the Sasanian noble-house name enduring.
In the U.S. it appears in Persian families. Rare, sun-kind at the root, and dynastic.
Did you know? The House of Mehran fielded Persia's great generals — Mithra's sun-kindness armored; Pakistan named an airbase after the glow.
Overall data confidence 80%
Persian references — Mehran — etymology
Variations
MehrabMehrdad
Nicknames
Mehr
Famous Bearers
- ★Mehran Karimi Nasseri (1945-2022)Iranian refugee who lived in Charles de Gaulle Airport for 18 years, inspiring the film The Terminal
- ★Mehran Modiri (1967-)Iranian actor, director, and comedian known for television satire
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Mehran mean?
Mehran builds on Persian mehr — Mithra's sun and kindness.
How do you pronounce Mehran?
It's said meh-RAHN /mɛˈrɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Mehran a boy or girl name?
Mehran is a boy's name.
How popular is Mehran?
Mehran is a rare name in the U.S.