Oval
Pronunciation: [ OHV-uhl ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Oval first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 11 babies have been named Oval in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Oval is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,021 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,021
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Oval is also used as a girl name, ranked #38671.
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"called forth, gloriously summoned"
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About the Name Oval
Oval is a boy name .
Is Oval a boy or girl name? Oval is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,021 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #38,671. Oval is more commonly used as a boy name.
Oval is currently ranked #20,021 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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Sources
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