Dell
Pronunciation: [ d-EHL ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dell first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,971 babies have been named Dell in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dell is past its peak , currently ranked #8,518 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,518
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Dell
Dell is a boy name .
Is Dell a boy or girl name? Dell is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,518 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #71,528. Dell is more commonly used as a boy name.
Dell is currently ranked #8,518 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Dell include Delano, Deluca, Delvin, Delmar . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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