Dell

At a Glance: Name: Dell – Meaning: small wooded valley – Origin: English (common word transferred to name use) – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: DEL

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Dell started out as an ordinary English word for a small wooded valley before parents began using it as a given name. That everyday origin gives it a plainspoken, nature-rooted feel rather than a borrowed or invented sound. It's a short, one-syllable name with a clear, literal meaning behind it.

Meaning & Origin of Dell

Meaning: Small wooded valley.

Origin: English (common word transferred to name use).

How to Pronounce Dell

Phonetic: DEL   IPA: /dɛl/

Popularity of Dell

Dell reached its high point in 1880, when 15 babies were given the name, ranking it #468 that year. By 2024 it had fallen to #7861 with just 10 babies recorded, making it one of the rarer names in the SSA's data going back to 1880.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Dell mean?

Small wooded valley.

How do you pronounce Dell?

Dell is pronounced DEL (IPA: /dɛl/).

Is Dell a popular name right now?

Dell peaked at #468 in 1880 and is ranked #7861 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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