The nameKeran
Keran is a recent boy's name, mostly given in France in the 2000s and 2010s.
- Boy's name
- A modern creation
Meaning
It has no established meaning. It is often linked to Kieran, from the Irish Ciarán, "little dark one".
Origin
A modern creation, close to Kieran and Kenan.
History
First given in France in the early 1980s, Keran peaked in the late 2000s and is still given today, less often.
Popularity of the name Keran
Keran in France
Keran was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 475 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Keran. Its rise began around 1998, and it peaked in 2007. Half of all babies named Keran in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 26 births a year on average, against 35 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Keran mean?
It has no established meaning. It is often linked to Kieran, from the Irish Ciarán, "little dark one".
What is the origin of the name Keran?
A modern creation, close to Kieran and Kenan.
Is Keran a girl's or a boy's name?
Keran is a boy's name.