Rabun
Pronunciation: [ r-AB-uhn ]
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Rabun first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 5 babies have been named Rabun in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rabun is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,240 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,240
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Latin origin
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Old English origin
"dweller near a cliff or rocky place"
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Old English fæger origin
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Norse origin
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Middle English origin
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Norman French origin
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#38,159 in US
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About the Name Rabun
Rabun is a boy name .
Rabun is currently ranked #38,240 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rabun include Rab, Ray, Raie, and Rabkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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