Dardan
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Dardan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1990.
Over 95 babies have been named Dardan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dardan is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #14,805 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,805
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Dardan
Dardan is a boy name .
Dardan is currently ranked #14,805 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dardan include Dar, Dard, Dardy, Dardie, Day, Daie, and Darkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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