Huron
Pronunciation: [ hy-OOR-ahn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,099
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Scottish origin
"of the forest people"
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Latin Crescentius origin
"one who grows in virtue"
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Old English origin
"sandy shore, coastal land"
#38,264 in US
Old English/Scottish dialect origin
"fox"
#38,200 in US
Hebrew origin
"sacred mountain"
#37,938 in US
Irish Gaelic origin
"pledge, servant"
#38,222 in US
Old English origin
"valley dweller"
#38,003 in US
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About the Name Huron
Huron is a boy name .
Huron is currently ranked #38,099 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Huron include Hur, Huy, Huie, and Hurkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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