Taran \t(a)-ran\ as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Taran), is of Gaelic origin, and the meaning of Taran is "thunder". Lloyd Alexander gave the name to his main character and heroine a series of children's books based on Gaelic mythology. Actor Taran Noah Smith.

Taran has 1 variant form: Taren.

For more information, see also the related name Terron.

Baby names that sound like Taran are Daran, Tarun, Teran, Tarran, Taron, Tarin and Toran.