Aran is a gender-neutral Irish name derived directly from the name of the Aran Islands, a group of three islands (Inishmore, Inishmaan, and Inisheer) located off the west coast of Ireland in Galway Bay. The name's connection to these islands gives it a strong sense of place and natural beauty, evoking the rugged Atlantic landscape and Gaelic cultural heritage of the region. While not a traditional given name in the historical Irish onomasticon, Aran has emerged as a modern toponymic choice for boys and sometimes girls.