The name Favor is a boy's name of English origin meaning "kindness, benefit; support, approval".

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A warm-sounding word and virtue name used by the Puritans and still popular in parts of Africa, especially with the Favour spelling. It may be used as a short form of Godfavor, as in "favored by God". 
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Chosen for 30 girls and 8 boys in the US, it is a spiritual choice with a similar feel to Chosen and Saint, just significantly rarer. 

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The name Favor peaked for boys at #6043 in 2011. Favor is occasionally used for girls in 2024.

The name Favor is a girl's name of English origin meaning "kindness, benefit; approval, support".

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A warm-sounding word and virtue name used by the Puritans and still popular in parts of Africa, especially with the Favour spelling. It might be used as a nickname for the longer, perhaps even bolder form, Godfavor (as in, "favored by God").
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The name was chosen for 31 girls and 8 boys in the US in a recent year.

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The name Favor peaked for girls at #4440 in 2021. The name is most popular in FAVOR, FAVOR, and FAVOR. Favor is occasionally used for boys in 2024.

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