Minor

Q: Is Minor a boy or girl name?

Minor is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #29945, and as a girl name it ranks #37412.

Q: How popular is the name Minor?

Minor is ranked #29945 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ m-EYEN-er ]

Boy Name #29,945 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Minor is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-EYEN-er.

Parents who love the name Minor often also consider Buz, Aldwin, .

Popularity Over Time

#29,945

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #29,945
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Min Miy Minie

Middle Name Ideas

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Minor Charles

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Minor Adriel

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Minor Damian

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Minor Jayden

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Minor Brooks

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Minor Bennett

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Minor Diego

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Minor Dominic

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Minor Angel

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Minor Andrew

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Also a Girl Name

Minor is also used as a girl name, ranked #37412.

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Similar Names

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Frequently Asked Questions About Minor

Is Minor a boy or girl name?

Minor is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #29945. As a girl name, it is ranked #37412. Minor is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Minor?

Minor is pronounced m-EYEN-er.

How popular is the name Minor?

Minor is currently ranked #29945 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Minor?

Common nicknames for Minor include Min, Miy, and Minie.

Is Minor a common or rare name?

Minor is an uncommon name, ranked #29945 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Minor

Minor is a boy name .

Is Minor a boy or girl name? Minor is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,945 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #37,412. Minor is more commonly used as a boy name.

Minor is currently ranked #29,945 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Minor include Min, Miy, and Minie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.