Glendel
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Glendel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 12 babies have been named Glendel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Glendel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #31,443 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #31,443
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Glendel is also used as a girl name, ranked #65699.
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About the Name Glendel
Glendel is a boy name .
Is Glendel a boy or girl name? Glendel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #31,443 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #65,699. Glendel is more commonly used as a boy name.
Glendel is currently ranked #31,443 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Glendel include Gle, Glen, Gleny, Glenie, Del, Dely, Delie, Gly, Glie, and Glekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Glendel include Glenn, Glen . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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