Thurman

Q: Is Thurman a boy or girl name?

Thurman is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #27177, and as a girl name it ranks #66975.

Q: How popular is the name Thurman?

Thurman is ranked #27177 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ th-ERM-uhn ]

Boy Name #27,177 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Thurman is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced th-ERM-uhn.

Parents who love the name Thurman often also consider Prevail, Alireza, .

Popularity Over Time

#27,177

Current Rank

Peaked 1951 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #27,177
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Thu Thy Thuie Thurie

Middle Name Ideas

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Thurman Andrew

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Thurman Charles

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Also a Girl Name

Thurman is also used as a girl name, ranked #66975.

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Similar Names

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Alireza Boy Arabic Ridha Farrell Boy Irish Gaelic Precise Boy Latin praecisus via English Prevail Boy English Kate Boy Greek Chianti Boy Etruscan/Latin

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Frequently Asked Questions About Thurman

Is Thurman a boy or girl name?

Thurman is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #27177. As a girl name, it is ranked #66975. Thurman is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Thurman?

Thurman is pronounced th-ERM-uhn.

How popular is the name Thurman?

Thurman is currently ranked #27177 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Thurman?

Common nicknames for Thurman include Thu, Thy, Thuie, and Thurie.

Is Thurman a common or rare name?

Thurman is an uncommon name, ranked #27177 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Thurman

Thurman is a boy name .

Is Thurman a boy or girl name? Thurman is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #27,177 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #66,975. Thurman is more commonly used as a boy name.

Thurman is currently ranked #27,177 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Thurman include Thu, Thy, Thuie, and Thurie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.