Hovanes
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Hovanes first appeared in US Social Security records in 1991.
Over 63 babies have been named Hovanes in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Hovanes is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #35,102 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #35,102
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Hovanes
Hovanes is a boy name .
Hovanes is currently ranked #35,102 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Hovanes include Hov, Hova, Hovay, Hovaie, Nes, Nesy, Nesie, Hoy, Hoie, and Hovkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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