Dekel
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Meaning & Origin
Dekel is a boy name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records.
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Dekel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1994.
Over 22 babies have been named Dekel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dekel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #9,727 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,727
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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German (Ähren) origin
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About the Name Dekel
Dekel is a boy name .
Dekel is currently ranked #9,727 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dekel include Dek, Dey, Deie, and Dekkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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