Lavan
Pronunciation: [ l-AYV-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lavan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 220 babies have been named Lavan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lavan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #37,061 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #37,061
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Lavan
Lavan is a boy name .
Is Lavan a boy or girl name? Lavan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #37,061 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #67,076. Lavan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Lavan is currently ranked #37,061 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lavan include Lav, Lay, Laie, and Lavkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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