Favor
Pronunciation: [ f-AYV-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Favor first appeared in US Social Security records in 2003.
Over 130 babies have been named Favor in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Favor is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #11,934 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,934
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Favor is also used as a girl name, ranked #4539.
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About the Name Favor
Favor is a boy name .
Is Favor a boy or girl name? Favor is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,934 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,539. Favor is more commonly used as a girl name.
Favor is currently ranked #11,934 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Favor include Fav, Fay, Faie, and Favkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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