Davan
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Davan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1978.
Over 253 babies have been named Davan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Davan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,444 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,444
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Davan is also used as a girl name, ranked #51319.
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About the Name Davan
Davan is a boy name .
Is Davan a boy or girl name? Davan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,444 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #51,319. Davan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Davan is currently ranked #21,444 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Davan include Dav, Day, Daie, and Davkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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