Avril
Pronunciation: [ AVR-ihl ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Avril first appeared in US Social Security records in 1995.
Over 5 babies have been named Avril in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Avril is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #31,673 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #31,673
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Avril is also used as a girl name, ranked #1851.
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About the Name Avril
Avril is a boy name .
Is Avril a boy or girl name? Avril is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #31,673 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,851. Avril is more commonly used as a girl name.
Avril is currently ranked #31,673 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Avril include Avr, Avy, Avie, and Avrkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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