Nello

Q: Is Nello a boy or girl name?

Nello is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #17596, and as a girl name it ranks #16931.

Q: How popular is the name Nello?

Nello is ranked #17596 in popularity for boy names.

Boy Name #17,596 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Nello is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Nello often also consider Madaleno, Agape, Kunal .

Popularity Over Time

#17,596

Current Rank

Peaked 1955 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #17,596
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Nel Ney Nelie

Middle Name Ideas

Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style

Nello Adriel

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Nello Jayden

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Nello Brooks

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Nello Bennett

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Nello Angel

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Nello Diego

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Nello Andrew

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Nello Damian

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Nello Dominic

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Nello Charles

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Also a Girl Name

Nello is also used as a girl name, ranked #16931.

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Similar Names

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nello

Is Nello a boy or girl name?

Nello is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #17596. As a girl name, it is ranked #16931. Nello is more commonly used as a girl name.

How popular is the name Nello?

Nello is currently ranked #17596 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Nello?

Common nicknames for Nello include Nel, Ney, and Nelie.

Is Nello a common or rare name?

Nello is an uncommon name, ranked #17596 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Nello

Nello is a boy name .

Is Nello a boy or girl name? Nello is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #17,596 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #16,931. Nello is more commonly used as a girl name.

Nello is currently ranked #17,596 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Nello include Nel, Ney, and Nelie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.