Pal

Q: Is Pal a boy or girl name?

Pal is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #33203, and as a girl name it ranks #58573.

Q: How popular is the name Pal?

Pal is ranked #33203 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ p-AL ]

Boy Name #33,203 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Pal is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced p-AL.

Parents who love the name Pal often also consider Pauline, Pattie, Patsy .

Popularity Over Time

#33,203

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #33,203
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Palmer #1079

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Also a Girl Name

Pal is also used as a girl name, ranked #58573.

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Similar Names

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Pauline Girl Latin Pattie Girl Patsy Girl Paulina Girl Latin Patty Girl Paula Girl Latin Pansy Girl Paralee Girl

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pal

Is Pal a boy or girl name?

Pal is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #33203. As a girl name, it is ranked #58573. Pal is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Pal?

Pal is pronounced p-AL.

How popular is the name Pal?

Pal is currently ranked #33203 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Pal a common or rare name?

Pal is an uncommon name, ranked #33203 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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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