Enduring or lasting
Derived from the Old French name Durant, which stems from the Latin 'durare' meaning to endure or last. It was originally used as a nickname for someone with a steadfast or stubborn personality. While more common as a surname today, it has a history as a given name dating back to the Middle Ages.
Less common today
Durand isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,644 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Professional basketball player
Former NBA player known as 'Rudy'
The villainous scientist from the film Barbarella · Barbarella
