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Teal

Pronunciation: [ t-EEL ]

Boy Name #7,484 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Teal is a boy name, recorded for 11 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced t-EEL.

Popularity Over Time

#7,484
Current Rank
Peaked 1970 Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#7,484
Total SSA Count
11

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Frequently Asked Questions About Teal

Is Teal a boy or girl name?
Teal is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #7484. As a girl name, it is ranked #6432. Teal is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Teal?
Teal is pronounced t-EEL.
How popular is the name Teal?
Teal is currently ranked #7484 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Teal a common or rare name?
Teal is an uncommon name, ranked #7484 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Teal

Teal is a boy name .

Is Teal a boy or girl name? Teal is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,484 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #6,432. Teal is more commonly used as a girl name.

Teal is currently ranked #7,484 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Teal include Teagan, Teague . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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