Nou
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Nou first appeared in US Social Security records in 1986.
Over 56 babies have been named Nou in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nou is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #8,128 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,128
- Total SSA Count
- 10
Alternative Spellings
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Also a Girl Name
Nou is also used as a girl name, ranked #12177.
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About the Name Nou
Nou is a boy name .
Is Nou a boy or girl name? Nou is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,128 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #12,177. Nou is more commonly used as a boy name.
Nou is currently ranked #8,128 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Nou include Nour . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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