Powell

Pronunciation: [ p-OW-uhl ]

Girl Name #25,629 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Powell is a girl name, recorded for 6 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: Girl
Popularity Rank: #25,629
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Pow Poy Powie Poweie

Also a Boy Name

Powell is also used as a boy name, ranked #8774.

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Polly Pollie Porter Portia Powell Polk Posey Pomp

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Frequently Asked Questions About Powell

Is Powell a boy or girl name?

Powell is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #25629. As a boy name, it is ranked #8774. 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 #25629 in popularity for girl 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 #25629 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Powell

Powell is a girl name .

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

Powell is currently ranked #25,629 in popularity for girl 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.