Vanderlei
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Vanderlei first appeared in US Social Security records in 2009.
Over 11 babies have been named Vanderlei in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Vanderlei is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #18,360 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #18,360
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Vanderlei
Vanderlei is a boy name .
Vanderlei is currently ranked #18,360 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Vanderlei include Van, Vand, Vandy, Vandie, Vande, Vandey, Vandeie, Lei, Leiy, Leiie, Rlei, and Vay. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Vanderlei include Vander . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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