Dell
Pronunciation: [ d-EHL ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dell first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 784 babies have been named Dell in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dell is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #71,528 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #71,528
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Dell
Dell is a girl name .
Is Dell a boy or girl name? Dell is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #71,528 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #8,518. Dell is more commonly used as a boy name.
Dell is currently ranked #71,528 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Dell include Delilah, Delaney, Della, Delainey, Delani . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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