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Pal

Pronunciation: [ p-AL ]

Girl Name #58,573 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Pal is a girl 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

#58,573
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#58,573
Total SSA Count
5

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pal

Is Pal a boy or girl name?
Pal is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #58573. As a boy name, it is ranked #33203. 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 #58573 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Pal a common or rare name?
Pal is an uncommon name, ranked #58573 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Pal

Pal is a girl name .

Is Pal a boy or girl name? Pal is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #58,573 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #33,203. Pal is more commonly used as a boy name.

Pal is currently ranked #58,573 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Pal include Palmer, Paloma . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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