Opal
Pronunciation: [ OHP-uhl ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,702
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Opal
Opal is a boy name .
Is Opal a boy or girl name? Opal is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,702 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #449. Opal is more commonly used as a girl name.
Opal is currently ranked #29,702 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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