Vivian
Name meaning, origin, pronunciation, and popularity rankings
Pronunciation Breakdown
Detailed phonetic analysis of how to say Vivian
Syllables (3)
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Sound Breakdown
International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
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Pronunciation Tips
• Vivian has 3 syllables. Take your time with each part.
• Emphasize the syllable marked in bold for correct pronunciation.
Structure
Usability
Easy to pronounce
Works well across languages
Name Personality
Key Characteristics
Balanced and versatile
Rich and expressive
Mix of vowels and consonants
Easy for most speakers
Works across cultures
Part of this name family
Letter Frequency
Most frequent letters in Vivian
Visual Pattern
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Name Statistics
How does Vivian compare to the average name?
Vivian is easier than average by 2.0 points.
Difficulty Scale:
Names related to Vivian (root: vivi)
Current Name
Related Names (9)
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Vivian belongs to a family of 10 related names.
The name Vivian has no known meanings.
Life Path Number
Dynamic personalities who thrive on change, freedom, and new experiences.
Most Common Letters
Sound Composition
Consonant-heavy names tend to sound more crisp and strong
Numerology Breakdown
Each letter is assigned a number (1-9). These are added together and reduced to find your Life Path Number.
Vivian Harrison
Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer
Born: 1921
Vivian Hewitt
British aviator and Great Auk collector (1888–1965)
Born: 1888
Vivian G. Harsh
African-American librarian
Born: 1890
Vivian Rosenthal
American businessman
Born: 1976
Vivian Phillipps
British politician (1870-1955)
Born: 1870
Vivian Simpson
Northern Irish politician (1903-1977)
Born: 1903
Vivian Carpenter
American academic
Born: 1953
Vivian Henderson
British politician (1884-1965)
Born: 1884
| Country | Gender | Rank | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | girl | #89 | 1944-1944 |
| France | boy | #451 | 1988-1988 |
| Netherlands | girl | #492 | 2019-2019 |
| United States | boy | #923 | 1933-1933 |
| United States | girl | #96 | 2018-2018 |
Lower rank numbers indicate higher popularity (e.g., #1 is most popular)
Lower rank numbers indicate higher popularity (e.g., #1 is most popular)
Showing top 5 countries by ranking (lower rank = more popular)