Susan

Pronunciation: [ s-OOZ-uhn ]

Boy Name #28,283 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Susan is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced s-OOZ-uhn.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #28,283
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Sus Suy Susie

Also a Girl Name

Susan is also used as a girl name, ranked #1137.

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Similar Names

Susie Susan Sue Sudie Susanna Sula Suzanne Sumner

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Frequently Asked Questions About Susan

Is Susan a boy or girl name?

Susan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #28283. As a girl name, it is ranked #1137. Susan is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Susan?

Susan is pronounced s-OOZ-uhn.

How popular is the name Susan?

Susan is currently ranked #28283 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Susan?

Common nicknames for Susan include Sus, Suy, and Susie.

Is Susan a common or rare name?

Susan is an uncommon name, ranked #28283 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Susan

Susan is a boy name .

Is Susan a boy or girl name? Susan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,283 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,137. Susan is more commonly used as a girl name.

Susan is currently ranked #28,283 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Susan include Sus, Suy, and Susie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.