Dover
Pronunciation: [ d-OHV-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dover first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 26 babies have been named Dover in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dover is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,464 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,464
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Dover
Dover is a boy name .
Dover is currently ranked #34,464 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dover include Dov, Doy, Doie, and Dovkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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