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Bohannon

boh-HAN-ən

Popularity

#6201

rising

Letters

8

Syllables

3

Origin

Irish

Total Births

148

Peak Year

#21 in 2018

First Recorded

2014

Style

Vintage, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Bohannon is an Irish surname derived from the Gaelic 'Ó Buadhánáin,' meaning 'descendant of Buadhán,' a personal name of uncertain meaning.

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BoBoh

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Jim Bohannon

    American radio broadcaster and talk show host.

  • R. Bohannon

    American football player

Nicknames

BoBoh

Spelling Variations

BohannanBuchanan

Similar Names

BrennanCallahanDonovanFinneganSullivan

Personality Traits

strongtraditionalreliablefriendly

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