US Popularity Rank: 28002

Origin: Japanese

Meaning: Wolf shield; Orchid

Ran is a gender-neutral name of German or Japanese origin. It may be a shortened form of the ancient Germanic boy’s name Randolph, ultimately derived from the Old Norse Rannúlfr, meaning “wolf shield.” Baby is sure to be proud of such a fearsome name! Ran is also a Japanese girl’s name meaning “orchid.” Whether you prefer the pretty Japanese meaning or the tough German one, this name is a winner either way!