Vivian

Pronunciation: [ v-IHV-ee-uhn ]

Boy Name #13,367 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Vivian is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced v-IHV-ee-uhn.

Parents who love the name Vivian often also consider Viola, Virginia, Victoria .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #13,367
Total SSA Count: 7

Nicknames

Viv Viy Vivie Viviie

Also a Girl Name

Vivian is also used as a girl name, ranked #77.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vivian

Is Vivian a boy or girl name?

Vivian is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #13367. As a girl name, it is ranked #77. Vivian is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Vivian?

Vivian is pronounced v-IHV-ee-uhn.

How popular is the name Vivian?

Vivian is currently ranked #13367 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Vivian?

Common nicknames for Vivian include Viv, Viy, Vivie, and Viviie.

Is Vivian a common or rare name?

Vivian is an uncommon name, ranked #13367 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Vivian

Vivian is a boy name .

Is Vivian a boy or girl name? Vivian is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,367 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #77. Vivian is more commonly used as a girl name.

Vivian is currently ranked #13,367 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Vivian include Viv, Viy, Vivie, and Viviie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.