Chappell
Pronunciation: [ ch-AP-uhl ]
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Meaning & Origin
Chappell is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced ch-AP-uhl.
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Chappell first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 32 babies have been named Chappell in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Chappell is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #17,245 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,245
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Chappell is also used as a girl name, ranked #56175.
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About the Name Chappell
Chappell is a boy name .
Is Chappell a boy or girl name? Chappell is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #17,245 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #56,175. Chappell is more commonly used as a boy name.
Chappell is currently ranked #17,245 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Chappell include Cha, Chap, Chapy, Chapie, Chapp, Chappy, Chappie, Ell, Elly, Ellie, Chy, and Chie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Chappell include Chapman, Chapel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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