Parley
Pronunciation: [ p-AHRL-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Parley first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 310 babies have been named Parley in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Parley is past its peak , currently ranked #11,477 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,477
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Parley
Parley is a boy name .
Is Parley a boy or girl name? Parley is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,477 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #24,945. Parley is more commonly used as a boy name.
Parley is currently ranked #11,477 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Parley include Par, Parl, Parly, Parlie, Pay, Paie, and Parkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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