Mehran

Mehran is a boy's name of Persian origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 28 boys in the United States.

Mehran at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Persian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Mehran

Mehran belongs to the Persian tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Mehran first appears in Social Security records in 1974. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3940 in 2024, and in 2024 28 babies received the name — 302 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Mehran in US records

First recorded (US)
1974
Best US rank
#3940 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Mehran in 2024
28
Total since 1880
302

Mehran in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1458 in 1996
Babies named Mehran in 2025
10
Total since 1996
172

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mehran mean?

The meaning of Mehran is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Persian origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Mehran a boy or girl name?

Mehran is a boy name. In 2024, 28 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Mehran?

Mehran comes from the Persian tradition.

How popular is the name Mehran?

Mehran first appears in US records in 1974. Its best-ever ranking was #3940 in 2024, and 28 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.