Arend
Pronunciation: [ er-EHND ]
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Arend first appeared in US Social Security records in 1958.
Over 125 babies have been named Arend in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Arend is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,214 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,214
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Arend
Arend is a boy name .
Arend is currently ranked #38,214 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Arend include Are, Ary, Arie, and Arekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Arend include Aren . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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