Nell

Pronunciation: [ n-EHL ]

Boy Name #19,949 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

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

Parents who love the name Nell often also consider Nellie, Nettie, Nell .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #19,949
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Nelson #778

Also a Girl Name

Nell is also used as a girl name, ranked #1460.

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Similar Names

Nellie Nettie Nell Nelle Neva Nevada Nella Nena

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nell

Is Nell a boy or girl name?

Nell is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #19949. As a girl name, it is ranked #1460. Nell is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Nell?

Nell is pronounced n-EHL.

How popular is the name Nell?

Nell is currently ranked #19949 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Nell a common or rare name?

Nell is an uncommon name, ranked #19949 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Nell

Nell is a boy name .

Is Nell a boy or girl name? Nell is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,949 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,460. Nell is more commonly used as a girl name.

Nell is currently ranked #19,949 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Nell include Nelson . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.