Spartan
Pronunciation: [ sp-AHRT-uhn ]
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Meaning & Origin
Spartan is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sp-AHRT-uhn.
Parents who love the name Spartan often also consider Aviral, Aharshi, Chigozirim .
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Spartan first appeared in US Social Security records in 2008.
Over 5 babies have been named Spartan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Spartan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #43,403 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #43,403
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Spartan
Spartan is a boy name .
Spartan is currently ranked #43,403 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Spartan include Spa, Spar, Spary, Sparie, Tan, Tany, Tanie, Spy, Spie, and Spakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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