Teran
Pronunciation: [ t-EHR-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Teran first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 355 babies have been named Teran in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Teran is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #17,513 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,513
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Teran is also used as a girl name, ranked #60835.
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About the Name Teran
Teran is a boy name .
Is Teran a boy or girl name? Teran is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #17,513 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #60,835. Teran is more commonly used as a boy name.
Teran is currently ranked #17,513 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Teran include Ter, Tey, Teie, and Terkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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