Varian
Pronunciation: [ v-EHR-ee-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Varian first appeared in US Social Security records in 1968.
Over 403 babies have been named Varian in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Varian is past its peak , currently ranked #7,883 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,883
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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"strong as a wild boar"
#7,799 in US
Old English origin
"near the barns, barn keeper"
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#7,940 in US
Sanskrit origin
"sacred ritual drink"
#7,757 in US
Irish Gaelic origin
"dark foreigner; dark stranger"
#7,778 in US
Anglo-Saxon origin
"from the valley"
#7,914 in US
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About the Name Varian
Varian is a boy name .
Is Varian a boy or girl name? Varian is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,883 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #67,220. Varian is more commonly used as a boy name.
Varian is currently ranked #7,883 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Varian include Var, Vari, Variy, Variie, Vay, Vaie, and Varkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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