Ercel
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ercel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 6 babies have been named Ercel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ercel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #18,242 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #18,242
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Ercel
Ercel is a boy name .
Is Ercel a boy or girl name? Ercel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #18,242 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #70,511. Ercel is more commonly used as a boy name.
Ercel is currently ranked #18,242 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ercel include Erc, Ery, Erie, and Erckins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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