Powell
Pronunciation: [ p-OW-uhl ]
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Powell first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 642 babies have been named Powell in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Powell is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #8,774 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,774
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Powell
Powell is a boy name .
Is Powell a boy or girl name? Powell is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,774 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #25,629. Powell is more commonly used as a boy name.
Powell is currently ranked #8,774 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Powell include Pow, Powe, Powey, Poweie, Poy, Poie, and Powkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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