Boran
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Boran first appeared in US Social Security records in 2013.
Over 23 babies have been named Boran in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Boran is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #9,931 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,931
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Boran
Boran is a boy name .
Boran is currently ranked #9,931 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Boran include Bor, Boy, Boie, and Borkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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