Lyonel
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Lyonel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1961.
Over 241 babies have been named Lyonel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lyonel is past its peak , currently ranked #20,549 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,549
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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"field settlement"
#20,522 in US
Norman French origin
"alder tree dweller"
#20,393 in US
Old English origin
"skilled metalworker"
#20,489 in US
Irish Gaelic origin
"little man, young warrior"
#20,697 in US
Old English origin
"Ford by the windy place; a river cros..."
#20,511 in US
Anglo-Saxon origin
"sun"
#20,453 in US
Irish Gaelic Ciarraigh origin
"Dark one; descendant of Ciar"
#20,729 in US
Greek origin
"associated with Saint Spyridon, mirac..."
#20,568 in US
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About the Name Lyonel
Lyonel is a boy name .
Lyonel is currently ranked #20,549 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lyonel include Lyo, Lyon, Lyony, Lyonie, Lyy, Lyie, and Lyokins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lyonel include Lyon . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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