Dewan
Pronunciation: [ d-OO-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dewan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.
Over 653 babies have been named Dewan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dewan is past its peak , currently ranked #15,342 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,342
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Dewan is also used as a girl name, ranked #62667.
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About the Name Dewan
Dewan is a boy name .
Is Dewan a boy or girl name? Dewan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #15,342 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #62,667. Dewan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Dewan is currently ranked #15,342 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dewan include Dew, Dey, Deie, and Dewkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Dewan include Dewayne . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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