Nicanor
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nicanor first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 647 babies have been named Nicanor in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nicanor is past its peak , currently ranked #13,966 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,966
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Nicanor
Nicanor is a boy name .
Nicanor is currently ranked #13,966 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nicanor include Nic, Nica, Nicay, Nicaie, Nor, Nory, Norie, Niy, Niie, and Nickins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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