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Powell

male

Meaning

"Son of Hywel"

Historically a Welsh patronymic surname, it appears as a given name particularly in English speaking communities influenced by surname usage.

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Popularity History of Powell

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#8145Ranked in 2024

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#8145

Powell was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-41

lower 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 Powell

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Quick Facts

OriginWelsh, English
Syllables2
Length6 letters

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