Zel

Pronunciation: [ z-EHL ]

Boy Name #8,029 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Zel is a boy name, recorded for 11 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced z-EHL.

Parents who love the name Zel often also consider Zella, Zelma, Zetta .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #8,029
Total SSA Count: 11

Also a Girl Name

Zel is also used as a girl name, ranked #17814.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Zel

Is Zel a boy or girl name?

Zel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #8029. As a girl name, it is ranked #17814. Zel is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Zel?

Zel is pronounced z-EHL.

How popular is the name Zel?

Zel is currently ranked #8029 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Zel a common or rare name?

Zel is an uncommon name, ranked #8029 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Zel

Zel is a boy name .

Is Zel a boy or girl name? Zel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,029 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #17,814. Zel is more commonly used as a boy name.

Zel is currently ranked #8,029 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Zel