Clydell
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Clydell first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 92 babies have been named Clydell in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Clydell is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,083 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,083
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Clydell is also used as a girl name, ranked #37806.
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About the Name Clydell
Clydell is a boy name .
Is Clydell a boy or girl name? Clydell is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #39,083 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #37,806. Clydell is more commonly used as a girl name.
Clydell is currently ranked #39,083 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Clydell include Cly, Clyd, Clydy, Clydie, Ell, Elly, Ellie, Clie, and Clykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Clydell include Clyde . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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