Durant
Pronunciation: [ d-OOR-uhnt ]
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Meaning & Origin
Durant is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-OOR-uhnt.
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Durant first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 187 babies have been named Durant in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Durant is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,926 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,926
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Durant
Durant is a boy name .
Durant is currently ranked #13,926 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Durant include Dur, Dura, Duray, Duraie, Duy, Duie, and Durkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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