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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Small wooded valley
- Origin
- English (common word transferred to name use)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- DEL
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
DELIPA /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.
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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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