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Cardell
Pronounced kar-DEL /kɑrˈdɛl/Medium
Meaning: From an English surname, variously 'a thicket/wood' and 'the wild one'; also a modern given name; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Cardell comes from an English surname, variously 'a thicket/wood' and 'the wild one'; it is also a modern given name (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name common in African-American families (said 'kar-DEL'; nickname Dell).
In the U.S. it appears in African-American families. Rare, a-thicket at the root, and modern.
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What does the name Cardell mean?
Cardell is an English surname, variously 'a thicket/wood' and 'the wild one'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Cardell?
It's said kar-DEL /kɑrˈdɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Cardell a boy or girl name?
Cardell is a boy's name.
How popular is Cardell?
Cardell is a rare name in the U.S.