Dell

♂ Boy

Pronounced DEL /ˈdɛl/High

Meaning: From the English word/surname dell, 'a small wooded valley; a hollow' (from Old English dell); also a short form of names like Wendell and Odell; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A small valley; a dell: Dell is an English word/surname. Crisp, homey, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys).

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningFrom the English word/surname dell, 'a small wooded valley; a hollow' (from Old English dell); also a short form of names like Wendell and Odell; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#10978 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1953

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,008

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Dell comes from the English word/surname dell, 'a small wooded valley; a hollow' (from Old English dell); it is also a short form of names like Wendell and Odell (routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'DEL').

In the U.S. it appears for both sexes. Rare, a-small-valley at the root, and homey.

Did you know? Dell means 'a small wooded valley; a hollow' (from Old English dell) — also a short form of Wendell and Odell — crisp and homey, used for both sexes (here for boys; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'DEL').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Dell — unisex; routes layered

Variations

DeleDelle

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Dale— a sound-neighbor valley word-name

Odell— a name it shortens

Wendell— a name it shortens

Cordell— a fellow -dell boys' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dell mean?

Dell is an English word/surname, 'a small wooded valley'; also short for Wendell/Odell; used for both sexes; here for a boy. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Dell?

It's said DEL /ˈdɛl/ — one syllable.

Is Dell a boy or girl name?

Dell is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Dell?

Dell is a rare name in the U.S.