Estel
Pronunciation: [ EHST-uhl ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Estel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 344 babies have been named Estel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Estel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #30,212 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #30,212
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Estel is also used as a girl name, ranked #24330.
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About the Name Estel
Estel is a boy name .
Is Estel a boy or girl name? Estel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #30,212 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #24,330. Estel is more commonly used as a girl name.
Estel is currently ranked #30,212 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Estel include Est, Esy, Esie, and Estkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Estel include Esteban, Estevan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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