boy's name
Ogun
oh-GOON
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 35
Ogun is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1997 it was given to 10 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1997, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1992.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Ogun Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 35 |
How Popular Is Ogun?
In 1997, Ogun was given to 10 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Ogun
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ogun Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ogun over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ogun
- Pronunciation oh-GOON
Sibling Names for Ogun
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ogun — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ogun
Is Ogun a girl's or a boy's name?
Ogun is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ogun?
Ogun has 2 syllables.
When was Ogun most popular?
Ogun peaked in 1997, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.