Tug
Pronunciation: [ t-UHG ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tug first appeared in US Social Security records in 2004.
Over 35 babies have been named Tug in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tug is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #14,026 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,026
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Tug
Tug is a boy name .
Tug is currently ranked #14,026 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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