Erfan
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Erfan first appeared in US Social Security records in 2013.
Over 47 babies have been named Erfan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Erfan is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #11,843 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,843
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Erfan
Erfan is a boy name .
Erfan is currently ranked #11,843 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Erfan include Erf, Ery, Erie, and Erfkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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