Toran
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Toran: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2019.
Toran is a name of Scottish Gaelic origin, derived from *torran*, meaning "little hill" or "mound," and deeply rooted in the landscapes of the Highlands and Islands. While there are no widely known historical or celebrity figures bearing this name, it shares a kinship with the more common Scottish name Torquil, and its meaning echoes the word "tor" used in hill names across Britain. As a place connection, the name's root is reflected in place names like Torran Rocks off the coast of Skye, a remote reef system. Toran remains a rare but evocative choice, offering a strong, earthy sound with a direct link to Scottish topography, and it is sometimes considered a modern variant of the Gaelic name Tóradhán, meaning "chief."
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20193 babies
- Latest (2019)
- #7013 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2019
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y