Bell

Q: Is Bell a boy or girl name?

Bell is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name it ranks #39043, and as a boy name it ranks #26566.

Q: How popular is the name Bell?

Bell is ranked #39043 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ b-EHL ]

Girl Name #39,043 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Bell is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced b-EHL.

Parents who love the name Bell often also consider Delora, Albert, .

Popularity Over Time

#39,043

Current Rank

Peaked 1952 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #39,043
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Bella #109 Belen #668 Bellamy #861 Belle #1008 Belinda #1736 Bellarose #3621 Bellami #3677 Bellatrix #3996

Middle Name Ideas

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Bell Ruth

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Bell June

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Bell Hannah

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Bell Ava

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Bell Chloe

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Bell Maya

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Bell Ella

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Bell Charlotte

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Bell Reese

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Also a Boy Name

Bell is also used as a boy name, ranked #26566.

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Similar Names

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Eugie Girl Ancient Greek Celesta Girl Latin Delora Girl Spanish from Latin Albert Girl Old High German Ashnoor Girl Arabic/Persian Brewer Girl English occupational

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bell

Is Bell a boy or girl name?

Bell is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #39043. As a boy name, it is ranked #26566. Bell is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Bell?

Bell is pronounced b-EHL.

How popular is the name Bell?

Bell is currently ranked #39043 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Is Bell a common or rare name?

Bell is an uncommon name, ranked #39043 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Bell

Bell is a girl name .

Is Bell a boy or girl name? Bell is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #39,043 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #26,566. Bell is more commonly used as a boy name.

Bell is currently ranked #39,043 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Bell include Bella, Belen, Bellamy, Belle, Belinda . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.