Zel

Pronunciation: [ z-EHL ]

Girl Name #17,814 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Zel is a girl name, recorded for 7 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: Girl
Popularity Rank: #17,814
Total SSA Count: 7

Alternative Spellings

Zelda #745 Zelie #1833 Zella #1848 Zelena #4070

Also a Boy Name

Zel is also used as a boy name, ranked #8029.

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Similar Names

Zella Zelma Zetta Zena Zelda Zeb Zeke Zenobia

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Frequently Asked Questions About Zel

Is Zel a boy or girl name?

Zel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #17814. As a boy name, it is ranked #8029. 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 #17814 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Is Zel a common or rare name?

Zel is an uncommon name, ranked #17814 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Zel

Zel is a girl name .

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

Zel is currently ranked #17,814 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Zel include Zelda, Zelie, Zella, Zelena . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

Zel