Hessel
Pronunciation: [ h-EHS-uhl ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Hessel is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced h-EHS-uhl.
Parents who love the name Hessel often also consider Olasunkanmi, Flossie, Seely .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,841
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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About the Name Hessel
Hessel is a boy name .
Hessel is currently ranked #33,841 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Hessel include Hes, Hey, Hesie, and Hessie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis