Duval
Pronunciation: [ d-oov-AL ]
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Duval first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 388 babies have been named Duval in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Duval is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,223 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,223
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Duval
Duval is a boy name .
Duval is currently ranked #38,223 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Duval include Duv, Duy, Duie, and Duvkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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