Nello
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Nello is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Nello often also consider Demetricus, Castro, Madaleno .
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Nello first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 199 babies have been named Nello in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nello is past its peak , currently ranked #17,596 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,596
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Nello is also used as a girl name, ranked #16931.
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Old Norse origin
"wise power"
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"selfless, sacrificial love"
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#17,413 in US
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#17,564 in US
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About the Name Nello
Nello is a boy name .
Is Nello a boy or girl name? Nello is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #17,596 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #16,931. Nello is more commonly used as a girl name.
Nello is currently ranked #17,596 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nello include Nel, Ney, Neie, and Nelkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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