Durand
Pronunciation: [ d-oor-AHND ]
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Meaning & Origin
Durand is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-oor-AHND.
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Durand first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 941 babies have been named Durand in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Durand is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #14,022 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,022
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Durand
Durand is a boy name .
Durand is currently ranked #14,022 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Durand include Dur, Dura, Duray, Duraie, Duy, Duie, and Durkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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