Little earth or belonging to the earth
Teran is a rare name with multiple potential etymological roots. It is most commonly associated with the Gaelic word 'tearan', meaning 'little earth', or as a variant of the Persian name Tehran. In some contexts, it is also viewed as a modern variation of the name Terran.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Teran in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
