Gurney
Pronunciation: [ g-ERN-ee ]
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Meaning & Origin
Gurney is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced g-ERN-ee.
Parents who love the name Gurney often also consider Fernley, Bucky, Vanderbilt .
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Gurney first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 149 babies have been named Gurney in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gurney is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #31,213 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #31,213
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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#31,068 in US
Germanic origin
"the protective hand, guardian counselor"
#31,266 in US
Modern English origin
"short form of Ziggy"
#31,216 in US
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#31,146 in US
Old English origin
"son of the deacon"
#31,289 in US
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About the Name Gurney
Gurney is a boy name .
Gurney is currently ranked #31,213 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gurney include Gur, Gurn, Gurny, Gurnie, Guy, Guie, and Gurkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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