Joran

Joran is a boy's name of Scandinavian origin meaning “Jehoram.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Joran at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Scandinavian
Meaning
“Jehoram”

About the name Joran

Joran belongs to the Scandinavian tradition. Its meaning — “Jehoram” — is the sense carried by its Scandinavian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Joran first appears in Social Security records in 1979. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4062 in 1984, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 192 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Joran in US records

First recorded (US)
1979
Best US rank
#4062 in 1984
Peak year
2006
Total since 1880
192

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Joran mean?

Joran means “Jehoram” in its Scandinavian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Joran a boy or girl name?

Joran is a boy name.

What origin is the name Joran?

Joran comes from the Scandinavian tradition.

How popular is the name Joran?

Joran first appears in US records in 1979. Its best-ever ranking was #4062 in 1984, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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