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Torran

♂ Boy

Pronounced TOR-un /ˈtɒr.ən/Medium

Meaning: From the Scottish Gaelic torran, 'little hill, rocky mound' — a diminutive of tor, the same word behind the tors of the Scottish and English uplands. It appears in Highland place names and has come into use as a given name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A Highland landscape name: Torran is Scottish Gaelic for 'little hill' (said 'TOR-un'). Grounded, rugged, and rare.
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Origin MediumScottish
MeaningFrom the Scottish Gaelic torran, 'little hill, rocky mound' — a diminutive of tor, the same word behind the tors of the Scottish and English uplands. It appears in Highland place names and has come into use as a given name.
U.S. rank (2012)#12145 ↗ Rising
2012 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1996
Total births (all-time)≈ 37

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219752012

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

Torran comes straight from the Scottish Gaelic word for a small hill or rocky knoll, a diminutive of tor. It turns up across Highland maps and has been carried into first-name use, where it reads sturdy and outdoorsy. In the U.S. it is rare and quietly handsome (said 'TOR-un').

It appears only extremely rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, Gaelic, and grounded.

Did you know? Torran is Scottish Gaelic for 'little hill' or 'rocky mound' — a diminutive of tor, the word behind the craggy tors that crown so many Highland ridges (said 'TOR-un').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Torran — Scottish Gaelic torran 'little hill'

Variations

TorrenTorinToran

Nicknames

TorTorry

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Torran mean?

Torran is Scottish Gaelic for 'little hill' or 'rocky mound,' a diminutive of tor.

How do you pronounce Torran?

It's said TOR-un /ˈtɒr.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Torran a boy or girl name?

Torran is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Torran?

Torran is an extremely rare name for boys in the U.S.

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