Tel
Pronunciation: [ t-EHL ]
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Tel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1985.
Over 194 babies have been named Tel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tel is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #11,370 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,370
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Tel
Tel is a boy name .
Tel is currently ranked #11,370 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Tel include Teller . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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