Maran is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Arnold Maran (1937–2017), Scottish otorhynolaryngologist Dayanidhi Maran (born 1966), Indian politician Elthon Maran (born 1989), Indonesian footballer George Maran (1926–2011), American opera, oratorio, and concert tenor Iko Maran (1915–1999), Estonian playwright and children's book author Josie Maran (born 1978), American model and actress Kalanithi Maran, Indian media baron Klaus Maran (born 1959), Italian windsurfer Meredith Maran (born 1951), American author Mohammed Maran (born 2001), Saudi footballer Mukundan Maran (born 1996), Singaporean footballer Murasoli Maran, Indian politician Olav Maran (born 1933), Estonian artist Rein Maran (born 1931), Estonian cinematographer René Maran (1887–1960), French poet and novelist Rolando Maran (born 1963), Italian football manager Rodolfo Marán (born 1897), Uruguayan footballer Stephen P. Maran, American astronomer Timo Maran (born 1975), Estonian biosemiotician and poet