Bison
Pronunciation: [ b-EYES-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Bison is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced b-EYES-uhn.
Parents who love the name Bison often also consider Chigozirim, Capp, Callister .
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Bison first appeared in US Social Security records in 2011.
Over 29 babies have been named Bison in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Bison is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #43,462 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #43,462
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Bison
Bison is a boy name .
Bison is currently ranked #43,462 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Bison include Bis, Biy, Biie, and Biskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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