Zoran is of Serbian origin, derived from the Slavic word 'zor' which means 'dawn'. This name was popularized by the Serbian novelist Borislav Pekić, who chose it for his pen name. Zoran is considered a strong and robust-sounding name, often associated with masculinity due to its historical use in Serbia and other Slavic countries. It has three syllables and follows a regular stress pattern: /ZO-rahn/. The name is relatively rare internationally but can be found among Serbian, Croatian, Macedonian, and Montenegrin populations.
"Zoran appears to have seen peaks in popularity during the late 60s and early 70s, with a consistent presence throughout the following decades, though at lower frequencies. The name has witnessed a resurgence since 2014, with recent years showing higher birth counts."