Pale green or little pale one
Oran is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Odhrán. It is derived from the Gaelic word 'odhar', meaning pale or dun-colored, combined with a diminutive suffix. Historically, it was borne by several early Irish saints, most notably a companion of Saint Columba.
Less common today
Oran isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,105 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Early Irish saint and companion of St. Columba
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