Minor
Pronunciation: [ m-EYEN-er ]
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Popularity Over Time
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,945
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Also a Girl Name
Minor is also used as a girl name, ranked #37412.
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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.