Governor
Pronunciation: [ g-UHV-ern-er ]
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Governor first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 50 babies have been named Governor in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Governor is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #31,464 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #31,464
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Governor
Governor is a boy name .
Governor is currently ranked #31,464 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Governor include Gov, Gove, Govey, Goveie, Gover, Govery, Goverie, Nor, Nory, Norie, Goy, and Goie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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