Lorel
Lorel is a boy baby name. Ranked #39,127 in the US, popular nicknames include Lor, Loy, and Lorie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,127
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Also a Girl Name
Lorel is also used as a girl name, ranked #66261.
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About the Name Lorel
Lorel is a boy name .
Is Lorel a boy or girl name? Lorel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #39,127 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #66,261. Lorel is more commonly used as a boy name.
Lorel is currently ranked #39,127 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lorel include Lor, Loy, and Lorie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lorel include Lorenzo, Loren . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis