Arnel
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Arnel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 627 babies have been named Arnel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Arnel is past its peak , currently ranked #10,982 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,982
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Arnel is also used as a girl name, ranked #35766.
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About the Name Arnel
Arnel is a boy name .
Is Arnel a boy or girl name? Arnel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #10,982 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #35,766. Arnel is more commonly used as a boy name.
Arnel is currently ranked #10,982 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Arnel include Arn, Ary, Arie, and Arnkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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