Why Durand Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Durand” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Durand” is of Latin origin. It’s a name commonly given to boys.

Your name in reverse order is “Dnarud.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Durnad.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Durand

The true meaning of ‘Durand’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Durand is a name that represents a tendency to exhibit extremes in terms of material success. You are either possessing a great deal of good fortune or none at all. It is your birthright to rule an enterprise – that is, if you are up to the challenge. Balance and power are the two words that describe you.

Your heart’s desire is to live a stable and well-organized life. You can’t help to be a systematic organizer. Order over chaos is your favorite mantra. Structure is more important to you than freedom. You’re a natural problem solver and don’t mind getting your hands dirty. You work most of the time and find it difficult to stop working to do other things. You dislike change, especially to your daily routine.

When people hear the name Durand, they perceive you as someone who is reliable and consistent. You are conservative when it comes to fashion. Others might be able to sense the great power within you. A noble goal is all you need to leave a lasting impact on the world. Your superior creativity can inspire enthusiasm among your friends or co-workers.

You prefer what works the best base on the system you have in place. It allows you to do things quickly and efficiently. You are down to earth and prefer structure over chaos. Your sense of determination is as solid as a rock.

Your most likely vocation: administrator, supervisor, industrialist, builder, politician, printer, publisher, engineer, philosopher, social scientist, public speaker, leader in commerce or travel and tourism.

Lucky colors: Dark colors such as dark blue, gray, purple, or black

Lucky gem(s): Black diamond or pearl, any dark-colored stone

Lucky day(s): Thursday

Lucky botanicals: Marsh mallow, angelica, shephered's purse, ragwort, celery, gravel root

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Is The Name Durand Popular?

“Durand” is not a popular baby boy’s name in Michigan as reported in the 1970 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only five babies in Michigan have the same name as you in 1970. A total of only 20 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1972 with a total of 40 babies.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Durand” was recorded 1,060 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Durands to occupy the country of Holy See (Vatican) with an estimated population of 518.

The name first appeared in the year 1913 and given to seven newborn babies. (See FAQ)

Unfortunately, it seems like this name is unpopular.

For the past four decades (1984 to 2023), the name “Durand” was recorded 319 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

Durand, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.

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