Madhavan
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Madhavan first appeared in US Social Security records in 2024.
Over 6 babies have been named Madhavan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Madhavan is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #25,219 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #25,219
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Madhavan
Madhavan is a boy name .
Madhavan is currently ranked #25,219 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Madhavan include Mad, Madh, Madhy, Madhie, Madha, Madhay, Madhaie, Van, Vany, Vanie, May, and Maie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Madhavan include Madhav . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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