Durrant
“A French name with cultural significance”
French origin · Unisex name
#1620US 2023
10Births / yr
→Stable
Top 1.2%Percentile
What does Durrant mean and where does it come from?
Durrant is a name found across French cultures, with deep roots in regional naming traditions.
Cultural significance
Durrant carries the heritage of French tradition and has been used across generations in its culture of origin.
Peak popularity
Reached #1620 in 2015 — currently #1620 in the US.
What middle names flow best with Durrant?
Durrant works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
Durrant Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Durrant Rose
Floral · soft ending
Durrant Mae
Sweet · timeless
Durrant Claire
French influence · crisp
Durrant Jane
Literary · strong
Durrant Skye
Modern · airy feel
How popular is Durrant right now?
Holding steady — currently #1620 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
Durrant is exceptionally rare — it does not appear in US Social Security records, meaning fewer than 5 babies per year have received this name.
What are good nicknames for Durrant?
Common
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Famous people named Durrant
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Durrant (medieval French noble)
Durrant held this name in the courts of medieval France, from which it spread across Europe with the Normans.
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Durrant (French author)
Durrant immortalized this name in French literature, one of the world's great literary traditions.
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Durrant (French monarch)
Durrant bore this name in the French royal court, spreading its aristocratic prestige across Europe.
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Durrant (French philosopher)
Durrant carried this name in the Enlightenment tradition that shaped modern Western thought.
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Common questions about the name Durrant
What does the name Durrant mean?
Durrant means "A French name with cultural significance" — a name rooted in French tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Durrant?
Durrant is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Durrant?
Durrant originates from French tradition. French names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
Is Durrant a common or rare name?
Durrant is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.
Is Durrant more of a girl or boy name?
Durrant is a genuinely unisex name used for both boys and girls. The unisex quality makes it particularly versatile for modern families.
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