Duel
Pronunciation: [ d-OO-uhl ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Duel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 45 babies have been named Duel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Duel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #10,732 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,732
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Duel
Duel is a boy name .
Duel is currently ranked #10,732 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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