Save Type Surname (from nickname) Usage French, English Pronounced Pron. /dy.ʁɑ̃/(French) [key·simplify] Meaning & History From Old French durant meaning "enduring", ultimately from Latin durans. This was a nickname for a stubborn person. Related NamesDetails RootduransVariantsDurant(French) Durant(English) Other Languages & CulturesDurante(Italian) Durán(Spanish) Categories child actors, Chocolatier characters, folk heroes, illustrators, strength