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The baby name Del is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /dɛl/ ("DEL" or "dell").

Del is Hebrew in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: /dɛl/ ("DEL" or "dell")

What is the meaning of the name Del ?

The baby name Del is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /dɛl/ ("DEL" or "dell").

Del is Hebrew in Origin.

Del is a compact, unisex short form found in English for many names beginning with Del- or containing the element -del-. It can derive from Adela/Adele (Germanic adal “noble”), Delia, Cordelia, Delilah, Delbert (“noble-bright”), Delmar (“of the sea”), Delaney, and Delroy (“of the king”). As a standalone, it also echoes the Romance preposition del (“of the”), a contraction in Spanish and Italian that appears in surnames like Del Toro or Del Vecchio.

Used independently in the United States and Britain since the late 19th century, Del saw more visibility for boys in the mid‑20th century, helped by figures such as singer Del Shannon and baseball star Del Ennis; it remains an easygoing nickname across genders. Variants and related forms include Dell, Delly, Della, Delia, Adele, and Adela. The name’s meaning therefore shifts with its source, most often “noble,” but also “of the sea” or “of the king.”

Del has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Del

Delmer Daves Actor · Born 1904 · United States Delmer Daves was an American film director and screenwriter best known for directing the classic Western film '3:10 to Yuma' in 1957. He also directed 'Broken Arrow' and 'Jubal', contributing significantly to the Western genre in Hollywood. Del Harris Actor · Born 1937 · United States Del Harris is best known as an American basketball coach who led NBA teams including the Houston Rockets, Milwaukee Bucks, and Los Angeles Lakers. Born on June 18, 1937, he later also coached the Texas Legends and became the team's vice president. Del Close Actor · Born 1934 · United States Del Close was an influential figure in the world of improvisational comedy, known for his work with The Second City and for co-founding the ImprovOlympic Theater in Chicago. He played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of many comedians, including Bill Murray and Tina Fey. Del also appeared in films like 'The Untouchables' and 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off'.

Del – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
DJ Boys 0 #36 1 657
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
AF 0 #73 4 1,883
AO 0 #75 3 2,729
JP 0 #76 2 4,057
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
AF Girls 0 #88 7 2,402
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
TW 0 #102 2 4,523
PH 0 #105 6 5,607
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
GE Boys 0 #108 3 2,055
GE Girls 0 #108 1 1,564
BN Girls 0 #112 3 5,459
OM 0 #117 5 6,215
KW 0 #120 2 5,216
AZ Boys 0 #131 1 1,400
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
MU 0 #134 4 3,613
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
BN Boys 0 #137 3 6,332
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
JO 0 #140 1 2,158
BW Boys 0 #151 4 4,685
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
HU Boys 0 #173 2 3,954
MT Boys 0 #177 3 4,064
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
AE 0 #183 5 10,220
LU Girls 0 #189 2 4,850
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
France Boys 1937 #196 3 658
AO Girls 0 #209 9 4,575
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
LU Boys 0 #215 6 4,970
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
AL Girls 0 #225 3 4,141
IR 0 #230 2 4,221
MO Boys 0 #231 4 5,842
AO Boys 0 #233 10 5,568
BD 0 #240 2 5,992
JM Girls 0 #241 19 7,507
GH 0 #242 7 5,396
France Girls 1927 #247 3 910
GR Girls 0 #248 2 6,293
PT 0 #248 3 4,161
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
TW Boys 0 #253 4 7,111
HR Boys 0 #257 3 3,997
EC Girls 0 #258 1 3,650
MO Girls 0 #259 5 7,056
SG 0 #260 10 11,010
AF Boys 0 #270 5 3,535
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
Canada Boys 1998 #288 6 1,858
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
JM Boys 0 #291 3 6,876
KZ Boys 0 #293 4 6,578
AL Boys 0 #299 5 5,122
JP Boys 0 #302 2 7,909
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
QA Girls 0 #305 12 15,378
SA 0 #305 8 10,560
CN Boys 0 #325 7 9,639
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
GH Girls 0 #330 8 6,973
KZ Girls 0 #331 2 5,862
GH Boys 0 #332 14 8,138
PL Boys 0 #335 6 6,459
MU Girls 0 #336 16 8,539
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
MY 0 #348 7 12,352
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
BR 0 #352 9 5,969
PH Boys 0 #353 31 11,440
PH Girls 0 #353 38 13,098
HK 0 #356 2 8,483
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
MU Boys 0 #366 4 8,477
PT Boys 0 #379 3 7,951
JO Boys 0 #387 3 7,057
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
BD Girls 0 #399 8 8,413
EG 0 #409 4 6,387
OM Girls 0 #416 9 15,987
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
SD Boys 0 #436 10 10,523
MX 0 #442 4 8,339
PT Girls 0 #466 6 7,952
IQ Girls 0 #471 34 11,303
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
KW Girls 0 #480 36 19,177
RU Girls 0 #484 15 11,913
RU Boys 0 #494 12 12,621
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
IR Girls 0 #499 32 8,334
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
CO 0 #507 4 7,768
CR Boys 0 #509 2 10,188
PA Girls 0 #516 3 9,861
IR Boys 0 #517 36 10,162
LY 0 #521 15 12,703
AE Girls 0 #524 30 20,968
BH 0 #526 28 17,937
CM Boys 0 #528 23 12,054
CM Girls 0 #531 10 11,671
PS Girls 0 #541 7 10,981
HK Boys 0 #549 9 12,905
SG Girls 0 #557 30 18,916
PS Boys 0 #559 3 10,655
CR Girls 0 #572 2 11,342
BR Boys 0 #592 162 12,213
IQ Boys 0 #595 73 13,071
BD Boys 0 #599 7 10,045
HK Girls 0 #603 13 16,104
BO Boys 0 #621 2 9,244
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
AR Girls 0 #629 2 8,289
IT 0 #634 81 4,183
IL Girls 0 #641 5 11,648
BO Girls 0 #650 2 9,488
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
SG Boys 0 #664 34 17,960
QA Boys 0 #679 29 18,093
LB 0 #683 8 13,263
CL Boys 0 #698 3 13,390
SY 0 #705 24 11,684
KW Boys 0 #741 29 18,755
TN 0 #762 68 13,765
Germany Girls 0 #817 22 4,949
NG Girls 0 #818 9 15,093
OM Boys 0 #847 35 17,948
EG Boys 0 #850 37 15,035
PE Boys 0 #864 15 14,506
SA Girls 0 #866 70 25,931
United States Boys 2024 #881 12 7,044
BR Girls 0 #891 51 12,708
CL Girls 0 #909 7 14,098
Germany Boys 0 #914 39 5,697
Spain Boys 0 #915 16 5,610
NG Boys 0 #918 34 16,906
NL Boys 0 #930 22 5,873
IT Boys 0 #942 554 10,046
MY Girls 0 #957 38 24,821
MX Boys 0 #964 19 16,355
Spain Girls 0 #974 10 5,561
CO Boys 0 #976 6 15,656
MA 0 #995 134 20,986
PE Girls 0 #1,002 9 14,861
EG Girls 0 #1,006 4 14,742
MY Boys 0 #1,021 91 25,439
DZ 0 #1,025 152 20,130
IN Boys 0 #1,032 8 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,044 49 22,615
ZA Girls 0 #1,112 30 25,928
CO Girls 0 #1,145 8 16,140
TR 0 #1,146 66 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,151 28 25,619
MX Girls 0 #1,172 12 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,237 210 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,427 188 28,008

Del is popular in 77 countries — most recent births per country:

France
United States
Scotland, United Kingdom
AE
AF

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People also ask about Del

Del is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Del is a one syllable name, pronounced /dɛl/ ("DEL" or "dell").
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Dell, Delly and Delle.
Yes — Del ranked #196 in France in 1937, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Del ranks highest in France (#196 in 1937).
Yes — 3 notable people named Del are in our database, including Delmer Daves (Actor), Del Harris (Actor), Del Close (Actor).