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Dashel

♂ Boy

Pronounced DASH-əl /ˈdæʃ.əl/High

Meaning: Phonetic spelling of Dashiell — an Anglicized French surname (de Chiel), of uncertain meaning; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Dashing and modern: Dashel spells Dashiell — the writer Hammett's name — phonetically. Stylish, literary, and cool (with a built-in 'dash').
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Origin MediumFrench, American
MeaningPhonetic spelling of Dashiell — an Anglicized French surname (de Chiel), of uncertain meaning; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6202 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 692

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200920052025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dashel is a phonetic spelling of Dashiell — an Anglicized French surname (de Chiel), of uncertain meaning, famed through writer Dashiell Hammett (routes layered, which we note). A stylish, literary name with a built-in 'Dash'.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, uncertain at the root, and stylish.

Did you know? Dashiell Hammett, the noir novelist, made the name famous — it's an Anglicized French surname (de Chiel) of uncertain meaning; Dashel spells it as it sounds.
Overall data confidence 60%
Behind the Name — Dashiell — meaning uncertain

Variations

DashiellDashielDashell

Nicknames

Dash

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Dashiell— the standard spelling
Dash— the built-in nickname
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dashel mean?

Dashel spells Dashiell — an Anglicized French surname of uncertain meaning; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Dashel?

It's said DASH-əl /ˈdæʃ.əl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dashel a boy or girl name?

Dashel is a boy's name.

How popular is Dashel?

Dashel is a rare name in the U.S.

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