Gagan
Pronunciation: [ g-AYG-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gagan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1997.
Over 62 babies have been named Gagan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gagan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #41,643 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #41,643
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Gagan is also used as a girl name, ranked #32254.
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About the Name Gagan
Gagan is a boy name .
Is Gagan a boy or girl name? Gagan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #41,643 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #32,254. Gagan is more commonly used as a girl name.
Gagan is currently ranked #41,643 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gagan include Gag, Gaie, and Gagkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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