Odell
Pronunciation: [ ohd-EHL ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Odell first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 296 babies have been named Odell in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Odell is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #70,980 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,980
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Odell
Odell is a girl name .
Is Odell a boy or girl name? Odell is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #70,980 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #4,694. Odell is more commonly used as a boy name.
Odell is currently ranked #70,980 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Odell include Ode, Ody, Odie, and Odekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Odell include Odelia . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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