Odel
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Odel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1990.
Over 14 babies have been named Odel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Odel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #10,594 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,594
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Odel is also used as a girl name, ranked #42881.
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About the Name Odel
Odel is a boy name .
Is Odel a boy or girl name? Odel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #10,594 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #42,881. Odel is more commonly used as a boy name.
Odel is currently ranked #10,594 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Odel include Oden, Odell . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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