Oban
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Oban first appeared in US Social Security records in 2017.
Over 23 babies have been named Oban in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Oban is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #44,080 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #44,080
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"sea and sky, the heavens"
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Vedic origin
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Old English origin
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#44,120 in US
Old English origin
"of or relating to the ash tree"
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"divine portion, blessed by Sai Baba"
#43,888 in US
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"jade, precious stone"
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"oak tree settlement, oak town"
#44,136 in US
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