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Miran

♂ Boy

Pronounced MEE-ran /ˈmi.ɾan/Medium

Meaning: peaceMedium

In 30 seconds: Miran is a Slovene boy's name meaning 'peace'.
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Origin MediumSlovene
Meaningpeace
U.S. rank (2025)#2032 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births74 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 433

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219752025

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

Miran comes from Slovene and carries the simple, hopeful meaning of peace. It belongs to a Slavic group of names built on the 'mir' element, which means peace, and several relatives share that root. The forms Mirko, Mirco and Mirče are close kin, alongside the spelling variants Mi-ran and Mîran.

The soft 'Mee-ran' sound and short length give it an easy, gentle feel that fits its meaning.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Miran is 'peace', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Miran — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Mi-ranMîranMirkoMircoMirče

Nicknames

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If you like Miran…

Mira— Shares the 'mir' peace element in a shorter form.
Marko— lands in the same popularity range
Aleksander— a fellow Slovene choice
Kazimir— lands in the same popularity range
Mylan— echoes that soft -an sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Miran mean?

Miran is usually explained as meaning 'peace' and is most often linked with Slovene tradition.

How do you pronounce Miran?

It's commonly said MEE-ran /ˈmi.ɾan/.

Is Miran a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Miran is used as a boy name.

How popular is Miran?

In 2024, Miran ranked #2536 in the U.S. for boys, with 53 births recorded.

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