High place or peaked island
Arran is a Scottish name derived from the Isle of Arran in the Firth of Clyde. The etymology is likely Brythonic or Old Norse, referring to the island's mountainous terrain and high peaks. It is distinct from the Hebrew name Aaron, though they are often confused.
Less common today
Arran isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,669 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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