Orel
Pronunciation: [ AWR-uhl ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Orel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1959.
Over 206 babies have been named Orel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Orel is past its peak , currently ranked #42,314 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #42,314
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Orel is also used as a girl name, ranked #38109.
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About the Name Orel
Orel is a boy name .
Is Orel a boy or girl name? Orel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #42,314 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #38,109. Orel is more commonly used as a girl name.
Orel is currently ranked #42,314 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Orel include Oren . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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