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Favor

♂ Boy

Pronounced FAY-vur /ˈfeɪ.vər/High

Meaning: From the word favor — 'approval; goodwill; a kindness; grace' (from the Latin favor); a virtue/word-name; used for both sexes; we note the wordLow

In 30 seconds: Favor; approval; a kindness: Favor is a virtue-name. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowEnglish, Latin
MeaningFrom the word favor — 'approval; goodwill; a kindness; grace' (from the Latin favor); a virtue/word-name; used for both sexes; we note the word
U.S. rank (2024)#9241 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 130

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201120032024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Favor comes from the word favor — 'approval; goodwill; a kindness; grace' (from the Latin favor); a virtue/word-name; used for both sexes (we note the word). A crisp, modern name (here for a boy; slug distinguished; said 'FAY-vur').

In the U.S. it appears in African and African-American Christian families. Rare, favor-and-grace at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Favor means 'approval; goodwill; a kindness; grace' (from the Latin favor) — a crisp, hopeful virtue-name used for both sexes (we note the word; said 'FAY-vur').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Favor — virtue/word-name; unisex

Variations

FavourFavored

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Favor mean?

Favor is a virtue-name — 'approval; goodwill; a kindness; grace' (from the Latin favor); used for both sexes; here for a boy. We note the word.

How do you pronounce Favor?

It's said FAY-vur /ˈfeɪ.vər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Favor a boy or girl name?

Favor is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Favor?

Favor is a very rare name in the U.S.

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