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Del
How to Pronounce Del
Pronounced DEL /ˈdɛl/High
Meaning: A short form of names like Delbert ('bright as day; noble and bright'), Delmar ('of the sea'), and Delroy ('of the king'); also 'a small valley'Low
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
Del is a short form of names like Delbert ('bright as day; noble and bright'), Delmar ('of the sea'), and Delroy ('of the king') — and it echoes the word dell, 'a small valley'. A crisp, vintage nickname-name (said 'DEL').
In the U.S. it appears as a nickname-name. Rare as a formal name, of-the-sea-and-bright at the root, and vintage.
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What does the name Del mean?
Del is a short form of Delbert ('bright'), Delmar ('of the sea'), and similar names.
How do you pronounce Del?
It's said DEL /ˈdɛl/ — one syllable.
Is Del a boy or girl name?
Del is a boy's name.
How popular is Del?
Del is a rare name in the U.S.