Vu
Pronunciation: [ v-OO ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Vu first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 770 babies have been named Vu in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Vu is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,250 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,250
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Vu
Vu is a boy name .
Vu is currently ranked #21,250 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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