Pal
Pronunciation: [ p-AL ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Pal first appeared in US Social Security records in 1955.
Over 145 babies have been named Pal in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Pal is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,203 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,203
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Pal is also used as a girl name, ranked #58573.
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About the Name Pal
Pal is a boy name .
Is Pal a boy or girl name? Pal is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #33,203 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #58,573. Pal is more commonly used as a boy name.
Pal is currently ranked #33,203 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Pal include Palmer . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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