Favour

A Old English name gently fading from the charts.

Girl's name| Also boysOld EnglishDeclining
#10509 3762in 2024

Meaning & Origin

British standard spelling of favor.

Favour is a girl's and boy's baby name of English origin, from the English word meaning 'grace,' 'approval,' or 'divine blessing,' from the Latin favor (goodwill). As a given name, Favour is popular in West African Christian communities, particularly in Nigeria, where it is given as a declaration of God's grace upon a family.

Spiritual and direct, Favour is a name that is also a prayer — given by parents who see their child as evidence of God's favor toward them, a blessing made visible and named.

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Popularity Over Time

Favour was #8413 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #10509, but its charm endures.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Favour
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s70
2010s240
2000s145

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(24 years, 20012024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Favour
YearBirthsRank
20249#10509
202317#6747
20227#12673
202114#7748
202023#5368
201919#6255
201823#5511
201726#5094
201636#4114
201530#4634
201419#6533
201314#8278
201230#4756
201122#6006
201021#6254
200915#8186
200822#6204
200725#5582
200622#5991
200516#7248

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Favour as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Favour has also been given to 37 boys in the U.S. since 2003.

Unranked
Current rank
37
Total births
2006
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Favour be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Favour is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #10509. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (20012024) · Methodology