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Opal

Pronunciation: [ OHP-uhl ]

Boy Name #29,702 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Opal is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced OHP-uhl.

Parents who love the name Opal often also consider Ophelia, Opal, Opha .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#29,702
Total SSA Count
5

Also a Girl Name

Opal is also used as a girl name, ranked #449.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Opal

Is Opal a boy or girl name?
Opal is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #29702. As a girl name, it is ranked #449. Opal is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Opal?
Opal is pronounced OHP-uhl.
How popular is the name Opal?
Opal is currently ranked #29702 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Opal a common or rare name?
Opal is an uncommon name, ranked #29702 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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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