Rochell
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Rochell first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 57 babies have been named Rochell in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rochell is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,454 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,454
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Rochell is also used as a girl name, ranked #68332.
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About the Name Rochell
Rochell is a boy name .
Is Rochell a boy or girl name? Rochell is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #38,454 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #68,332. Rochell is more commonly used as a boy name.
Rochell is currently ranked #38,454 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rochell include Roc, Roch, Rochy, Rochie, Ell, Elly, Ellie, Roy, Roie, and Rockins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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