Name Meaning & Origin
"A town in Argyll and Bute council area, Scotland ."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Oban is a resort town within the Argyll and Bute council area of Scotland. Despite its small size, it is the largest town between Helensburgh and Fort William. During the tourist season, the town can have a temporary population of up to over 24,000 people. Oban occupies a setting in the Firth of Lorn. The bay forms a near perfect horseshoe, protected by the island of Kerrera; and beyond Kerrera, the Isle of Mull. To the north are the long low island of Lismore and the mountains of Morvern and Ardgour.
Oban is a resort town within the Argyll and Bute council area of Scotland. Despite its small size, it is the largest town between Helensburgh and Fort William. During the tourist season, the town can have a temporary population of up to over 24,000 people. Oban occupies a setting in the Firth of Lorn. The bay forms a near perfect horseshoe, protected by the island of Kerrera; and beyond Kerrera, the Isle of Mull. To the north are the long low island of Lismore and the mountains of Morvern and Ardgour.
Life Path 5 — Freedom & Adventure: Versatile, curious, and love for exploration.
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Root element "Oban" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A town in Argyll and Bute council area, Scotland .".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~23 people named Oban in the US. Peaked in 2021 with 8 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Oban is 5, associated with Freedom & Adventure. Soul Urge: 7. Personality: 7.
Oban is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.
Approximately 23 people in the United States are named Oban. The name peaked in 2021 with 8 recorded uses.
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