Powell

Pronunciation: [ p-OW-uhl ]

Boy Name #8,774 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Powell is a boy name, recorded for 10 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced p-OW-uhl.

Parents who love the name Powell often also consider Polly, Pollie, Porter .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #8,774
Total SSA Count: 10

Nicknames

Pow Poy Powie Poweie

Also a Girl Name

Powell is also used as a girl name, ranked #25629.

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Polly Pollie Porter Portia Polk Posey Pomp Pocahontas

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Frequently Asked Questions About Powell

Is Powell a boy or girl name?

Powell is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #8774. As a girl name, it is ranked #25629. Powell is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Powell?

Powell is pronounced p-OW-uhl.

How popular is the name Powell?

Powell is currently ranked #8774 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Powell?

Common nicknames for Powell include Pow, Poy, Powie, and Poweie.

Is Powell a common or rare name?

Powell is an uncommon name, ranked #8774 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Powell

Powell is a boy name .

Is Powell a boy or girl name? Powell is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,774 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #25,629. Powell is more commonly used as a boy name.

Powell is currently ranked #8,774 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Powell include Pow, Poy, Powie, and Poweie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.