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Odhran

♂ Boy

Pronounced OH-rawn /ˈoʊ.rɑn/Medium

Meaning: From the Irish Odhrán (Oran), a diminutive of odhar, 'pale green; dun; sallow.' Saint Odhrán was an early companion of Saint Columba on Iona. An Irish saint's name; the 'dh' is silent.Low

In 30 seconds: An Irish name: Odhran means 'little pale-green one' (said 'OH-rawn') — Saint Odhran. The 'dh' is silent.
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningFrom the Irish Odhrán (Oran), a diminutive of odhar, 'pale green; dun; sallow.' Saint Odhrán was an early companion of Saint Columba on Iona. An Irish saint's name; the 'dh' is silent.
U.S. rank (2025)#13366 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 36

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320202025

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

Odhran (Odhrán/Oran) is Irish for 'little pale green one' or 'little dun one,' from odhar; Saint Odhrán sailed with Columba to Iona. The silent 'dh' trips English readers, so we note the sound 'OH-rawn.' Rare in the U.S.

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Irish families. Rare, saintly, and Gaelic.

Did you know? Odhran comes from the Irish odhar ('pale green; dun'); Saint Odhrán was an early companion of Saint Columba on Iona. The 'dh' is silent, so it's said 'OH-rawn.'
Overall data confidence 53%
References — Odhran — Irish Odhrán 'little pale one'; Saint Odhran; silent dh

Variations

OranOdranOdhrán

Nicknames

OdieRan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Odhran mean?

Odhran is Irish for 'little pale green one; little dun one'; Saint Odhrán sailed with Columba to Iona.

How do you pronounce Odhran?

It's said OH-rawn /ˈoʊ.rɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the first; the 'dh' is silent.

Is Odhran a boy or girl name?

Odhran is a boy's name.

How popular is Odhran?

Odhran is rare in the U.S., seen mostly in Irish families.

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