Drexel
Pronunciation: [ dr-EHKS-uhl ]
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Drexel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 827 babies have been named Drexel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Drexel is past its peak , currently ranked #7,192 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,192
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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About the Name Drexel
Drexel is a boy name .
Is Drexel a boy or girl name? Drexel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,192 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #69,599. Drexel is more commonly used as a boy name.
Drexel is currently ranked #7,192 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Drexel include Dre, Drex, Drexy, Drexie, Dry, Drie, and Drekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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