Taran

Ta-RAN

Celtic

"thunder"

Taran Origin and Meaning

The name Taran is a boy's name meaning "thunder".

Taran mac Ainftech was King of the Picts, a people who lived mainly in Scotland, in the 7th century. His name is a relative of the Celtic god of thunder Taranis, a counterpart to Thor.

Taran is rarely used in the US, however, in the UK, it is in the Top 1000 and has been, since 1996 (excepting 2018).Though it may feel like an invented cousin of Darren and Aaron, to unfamiliar ears, Taran does have genuine history coupled with a sleek modern feel.

Popularity of the name Taran

• 815 Nameberry 2025
• 777 England 2023

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Famous People Named Taran

• Taran mac Ainftech King of the Picts
• Taran Hourie Killam American comedian
• Taran Noah Smith American actor
• Taran Kozun Canadian ice hockey player
• Taran Maas son of novelist Sarah J. Maas

The name Taran in Pop Culture

• Taran main character in the Chronicles of Prydain series by Lloyd Alexander and film The Black Cauldron, based on the books