Sun

Pronunciation: [ s-UHN ]

Boy Name #5,167 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Sun is a boy name, recorded for 19 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced s-UHN.

Parents who love the name Sun often also consider Susie, Susan, Sue .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #5,167
Total SSA Count: 19

Alternative Spellings

Sunny #1050

Also a Girl Name

Sun is also used as a girl name, ranked #23519.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sun

Is Sun a boy or girl name?

Sun is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #5167. As a girl name, it is ranked #23519. Sun is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Sun?

Sun is pronounced s-UHN.

How popular is the name Sun?

Sun is currently ranked #5167 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Sun a common or rare name?

Sun is an uncommon name, ranked #5167 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Sun

Sun is a boy name .

Is Sun a boy or girl name? Sun is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #5,167 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #23,519. Sun is more commonly used as a boy name.

Sun is currently ranked #5,167 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Sun include Sunny . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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