Favor

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Favor Pronunciation

Favor is pronounced FAY-vər /ˈfeɪ.vər/High

Meaning: From the word favor — Latin favor, 'goodwill, grace, approval' — divine favor and kindnessMedium

In 30 seconds: Touched by grace: Favor is the virtue-name for goodwill and divine kindness. Bright, devout, and warm (popular in Nigerian families).

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Origin MediumLatin, English

MeaningFrom the word favor — Latin favor, 'goodwill, grace, approval' — divine favor and kindness

U.S. rank (2024)#4488 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births31 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 487

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Favor comes from the word favor — Latin favor, 'goodwill, grace, approval' — divine favor and kindness. A bright, devout virtue word-name, especially popular in Nigerian families.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, grace at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Favor, from Latin favor ('goodwill, grace'), is a virtue word-name celebrating divine favor and kindness — especially beloved in Nigerian Christian families.

Overall data confidence 65%

Oxford English Dictionary — favor — word origin

Variations

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Themes & Styles

English Latin Word-name Virtue

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Sailor— echoes that soft -or sound

Honor— shares Favor's English roots

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Favor?

Favor is pronounced FAY-vər (/ˈfeɪ.vər/). Press play above to hear Favor said aloud.

How do you say Favor?

Favor is said FAY-vər (/ˈfeɪ.vər/). Press play above to hear Favor said aloud.

What does the name Favor mean?

Favor is the word for 'goodwill, grace, approval' (Latin favor).

Is Favor a boy or girl name?

Favor is mainly a girl's name (used for both).

How popular is Favor?

Favor is a rare name in the U.S.