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Daran

Quick answerDaran is a Persian name meaning "wise" or "intelligent," derived from the Persian root word indicating knowledge and discernment.

Persian · Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#12,592
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year1965
Syllables2
OriginPersian
LanguagePersian
CulturePersian
Letters5
Numerology2 Chaldean 4
Global rank#304

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Daran

Daran is a Persian name meaning "wise" or "intelligent," derived from the Persian root word indicating knowledge and discernment.

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Etymology

Daran is a Persian name meaning "wise" or "intelligent," derived from the Persian root word indicating knowledge and discernment. The name is primarily used in Persian-speaking regions, particularly Iran, and has been borne by historical figures in Persian literature and culture, though it remains relatively uncommon compared to other Persian names.

Daran currently ranks #12,592 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1965.

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