Hieu
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Hieu is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Hieu often also consider Madaleno, Demetricus, Esquiel .
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Hieu first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 827 babies have been named Hieu in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Hieu is past its peak , currently ranked #17,608 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,608
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Also a Girl Name
Hieu is also used as a girl name, ranked #33196.
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About the Name Hieu
Hieu is a boy name .
Is Hieu a boy or girl name? Hieu is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #17,608 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #33,196. Hieu is more commonly used as a boy name.
Hieu is currently ranked #17,608 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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Sources
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