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Nell

female

Meaning

"Light"

English diminutive historically linked to Ellen and Helen forms, ultimately from Greek roots associated with light or brightness.

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Popularity History of Nell

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1460Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#1460

Nell was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+222

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Nell

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish, Greek
Syllables1
Length4 letters

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