Pele
Pronunciation: [ p-EHL-ay ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Pele first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 51 babies have been named Pele in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Pele is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,947 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,947
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Old French origin
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Latin origin
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Old English origin
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About the Name Pele
Pele is a boy name .
Is Pele a boy or girl name? Pele is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,947 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #61,272. Pele is more commonly used as a boy name.
Pele is currently ranked #29,947 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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Sources
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