Goran

Q: What is the origin of Goran?

Goran is of Slavic origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Goran?

According to the latest SSA data, Goran is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Goran a boy name?

Goran is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Mountain Man"

South Slavic name derived from gora meaning mountain, traditionally interpreted as mountain man or highlander.

Themes:slavicmountainregional

Nature Natural Unique Rare

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Goran

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

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SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

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Goran did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

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Baby Name Lists That Include Goran

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Goran mean?

Goran means "Mountain Man". South Slavic name derived from gora meaning mountain, traditionally interpreted as mountain man or highlander.

What is the origin of Goran?

Goran is of Slavic origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Goran?

According to the latest SSA data, Goran is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Goran a boy name?

Goran is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Goran?

Common nicknames can be formed by shortening or modifying the name. Check the Nicknames section above for specific suggestions.

What names are similar to Goran?

There are many names similar to Goran in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginSlavic

Syllables2

Length5 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withG

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Alek Aleksander Andrey Andrik Andrej

Sisters

Ania Aleksandra Alyna Anja Anica

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