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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
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2019 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).