Durant

Q: What is the origin of Durant?

Durant is of French origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Durant?

According to the latest SSA data, Durant is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Durant a boy name?

Durant is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

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Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Enduring; Steadfast"

Durant derives from French and Latin roots meaning enduring, commonly a surname and occasionally adopted as a given name.

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Popularity History of Durant

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Unranked

Durant did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Durant Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Durant.

8 ideas

dury

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dura

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rant

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anty

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rany

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ddie

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Baby Name Lists That Include Durant

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Durant mean?

Durant means "Enduring; Steadfast". Durant derives from French and Latin roots meaning enduring, commonly a surname and occasionally adopted as a given name

What is the origin of Durant?

Durant is of French origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Durant?

According to the latest SSA data, Durant is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Durant a boy name?

Durant is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Durant?

Popular nicknames for Durant include dury, dura, rant, anty, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Durant?

There are many names similar to Durant in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginFrench, Latin

Syllables2

Length6 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withD

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Antoine Armand Antwan Adrien Antwon

Sisters

Annette Antoinette Adrienne Aimee Angelique

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