Ell

Pronunciation: [ EHL ]

Ell is a boy baby name. Ranked #19,762 in the US.

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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Ell is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced EHL.

Parents who love the name Ell often also consider Ellen, Blythe, Erasmus .

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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#19,762
Total SSA Count
6

Alternative Spellings

Elliot #150 Elliott #163 Ellis #273 Ellison #2058 Ellias #3521

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Ell is also used as a girl name, ranked #68920.

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Ellen Boy Greek Blythe Boy Old English Erasmus Boy Latin Cloral Boy Latin/Greek Cletus Boy Ancient Greek Cline Boy German Rob Boy Germanic

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Cletus Boy

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"renowned, called"

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Cline Boy

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"small, little"

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ell

Is Ell a boy or girl name?
Ell is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #19762. As a girl name, it is ranked #68920. Ell is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Ell?
Ell is pronounced EHL.
How popular is the name Ell?
Ell is currently ranked #19762 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Ell a common or rare name?
Ell is an uncommon name, ranked #19762 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Ell?
Ell pairs well with Ellen, Blythe, Erasmus, Cloral in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Ell?
Related spellings include Elliot, Elliott, Ellis, Ellison.

About the Name Ell

Ell is a boy name .

Is Ell a boy or girl name? Ell is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,762 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #68,920. Ell is more commonly used as a boy name.

Ell is currently ranked #19,762 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Ell include Elliot, Elliott, Ellis, Ellison, Ellias . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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