Delavan
Pronunciation: [ d-EHL-uhv-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,059
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Delavan
Delavan is a boy name .
Delavan is currently ranked #33,059 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Delavan include Del, Dela, Delay, Delaie, Van, Vany, Vanie, Dey, Deie, and Delkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Delavan include Delano . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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