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Zoran

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Pronounced ZOR-ahn /ˈzɔr.ɑn/Medium

Meaning: From the Slavic zora, 'dawn, daybreak, the aurora'; 'of the dawn'Medium

In 30 seconds: Dawn; daybreak: Zoran is Slavic for 'dawn, daybreak'. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ZOR-ahn').

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Origin MediumSlavic

MeaningFrom the Slavic zora, 'dawn, daybreak, the aurora'; 'of the dawn'

U.S. rank (2025)#7192 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 446

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

Zoran comes from the Slavic zora, 'dawn, daybreak, the rosy aurora' — 'of the dawn'. A lyrical, classic name across the Balkans and Eastern Europe, especially among South Slavs (the feminine is Zora/Zorana; said 'ZOR-ahn'; nickname Zoki).

In the U.S. it appears in Slavic families. Rare, dawn-and-daybreak at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Zoran means 'of the dawn; daybreak' (Slavic zora, 'dawn, the aurora') — a lyrical, classic name across the Balkans and Eastern Europe (said 'ZOR-ahn').

Overall data confidence 70%

Behind the Name — Zoran — root etymology

Variations

ZoraneZoro

Nicknames

Zoki

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zoran mean?

Zoran is Slavic for 'dawn, daybreak; of the dawn'.

How do you pronounce Zoran?

It's said ZOR-ahn /ˈzɔr.ɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zoran a boy or girl name?

Zoran is a boy's name.

How popular is Zoran?

Zoran is a rare name in the U.S.