Nor
Pronunciation: [ n-AWR ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Nor first appeared in US Social Security records in 2013.
Over 6 babies have been named Nor in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nor is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #24,417 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #24,417
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Nor is also used as a girl name, ranked #29510.
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About the Name Nor
Nor is a boy name .
Is Nor a boy or girl name? Nor is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #24,417 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #29,510. Nor is more commonly used as a boy name.
Nor is currently ranked #24,417 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Nor include Norman, Norberto, Noriel, Nori . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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