El

Q: Is El a boy or girl name?

El is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name it ranks #66902, and as a boy name it ranks #34273.

Q: How popular is the name El?

El is ranked #66902 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ EHL ]

Girl Name #66,902 Most Popular Hidden Gem 2 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

El is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced EHL.

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #66,902
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Eleanor #14 Elizabeth #17 Eliana #18 Ellie #21 Ella #30 Elena #45 Eloise #64 Eliza #118

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El Rose

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El Charlotte

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El Maya

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Also a Boy Name

El is also used as a boy name, ranked #34273.

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Frequently Asked Questions About El

Is El a boy or girl name?

El is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #66902. As a boy name, it is ranked #34273. El is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce El?

El is pronounced EHL.

How popular is the name El?

El is currently ranked #66902 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Is El a common or rare name?

El is an uncommon name, ranked #66902 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name El

El is a girl name .

Is El a boy or girl name? El is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #66,902 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #34,273. El is more commonly used as a boy name.

El is currently ranked #66,902 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of El include Eleanor, Elizabeth, Eliana, Ellie, Ella . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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