Cantrell

Q: How popular is the name Cantrell?

Cantrell is ranked #38513 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ k-antr-EHL ]

Boy Name #38,513 Most Popular Hidden Gem 8 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Cantrell is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-antr-EHL.

Parents who love the name Cantrell often also consider Feliz, Angeline, Ld .

Popularity Over Time

#38,513

Current Rank

Peaked 1979 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #38,513
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Can Cay Canie Cantie

Middle Name Ideas

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Cantrell Dominic

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Cantrell Angel

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Cantrell Jayden

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Cantrell Adriel

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Cantrell Andrew

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Cantrell Damian

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Cantrell Diego

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Cantrell Charles

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Cantrell Brooks

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Cantrell Bennett

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Also a Girl Name

Cantrell is also used as a girl name, ranked #62693.

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Similar Names

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Angeline Boy Greek Clegg Boy Old English Ld Boy American English Floris Boy Latin Feliz Boy Portuguese Ado Boy Germanic

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cantrell

Is Cantrell a boy or girl name?

Cantrell is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #38513. As a girl name, it is ranked #62693. Cantrell is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Cantrell?

Cantrell is pronounced k-antr-EHL.

How popular is the name Cantrell?

Cantrell is currently ranked #38513 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Cantrell?

Common nicknames for Cantrell include Can, Cay, Canie, and Cantie.

Is Cantrell a common or rare name?

Cantrell is an uncommon name, ranked #38513 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Cantrell

Cantrell is a boy name .

Is Cantrell a boy or girl name? Cantrell is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #38,513 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #62,693. Cantrell is more commonly used as a boy name.

Cantrell is currently ranked #38,513 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Cantrell include Can, Cay, Canie, and Cantie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.