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Newell

Pronunciation: [ n-OO-uhl ]

Boy Name #9,556 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Newell is a boy name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced n-OO-uhl.

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

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#9,556
Total SSA Count
9

Nicknames

New Ney Newie Neweie

Also a Girl Name

Newell is also used as a girl name, ranked #69551.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Newell

Is Newell a boy or girl name?
Newell is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #9556. As a girl name, it is ranked #69551. Newell is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Newell?
Newell is pronounced n-OO-uhl.
How popular is the name Newell?
Newell is currently ranked #9556 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Newell?
Common nicknames for Newell include New, Ney, Newie, and Neweie.
Is Newell a common or rare name?
Newell is an uncommon name, ranked #9556 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Newell

Newell is a boy name .

Is Newell a boy or girl name? Newell is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,556 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #69,551. Newell is more commonly used as a boy name.

Newell is currently ranked #9,556 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Newell include New, Ney, Newie, and Neweie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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