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Drexel

Pronunciation: [ dr-EHKS-uhl ]

Boy Name #7,192 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Drexel is a boy name, recorded for 12 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced dr-EHKS-uhl.

Parents who love the name Drexel often also consider Drusilla, Drucilla, Drew .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#7,192
Total SSA Count
12

Nicknames

Dre Dry Dreie Drexie

Also a Girl Name

Drexel is also used as a girl name, ranked #69599.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Drexel

Is Drexel a boy or girl name?
Drexel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #7192. As a girl name, it is ranked #69599. Drexel is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Drexel?
Drexel is pronounced dr-EHKS-uhl.
How popular is the name Drexel?
Drexel is currently ranked #7192 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Drexel?
Common nicknames for Drexel include Dre, Dry, Dreie, and Drexie.
Is Drexel a common or rare name?
Drexel is an uncommon name, ranked #7192 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Drexel

Drexel is a boy name .

Is Drexel a boy or girl name? Drexel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,192 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #69,599. Drexel is more commonly used as a boy name.

Drexel is currently ranked #7,192 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Drexel include Dre, Dry, Dreie, and Drexie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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