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Drexel

♂ Boy

Pronounced DREK-sul /ˈdrɛk.səl/High

Meaning: From the German surname Drexel/Drechsel — 'a turner; one who works a lathe; a woodturner'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A turner; one who works a lathe: Drexel is a German surname. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowGerman
MeaningFrom the German surname Drexel/Drechsel — 'a turner; one who works a lathe; a woodturner'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7318 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1957
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,404

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195719102025

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

Drexel comes from the German surname Drexel/Drechsel — 'a turner; one who works a lathe; a woodturner' (routes layered, which we note). Borne by the prominent Drexel banking family. A crisp, modern name (said 'DREK-sul'; nickname Drex).

In the U.S. it appears thinly as a first name. Rare, a-turner-at-the-lathe at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Drexel comes from the German surname Drechsel — 'a turner; one who works a lathe; a woodturner' — a crisp, modern surname-name (borne by the Drexel banking family; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'DREK-sul').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Drexel — surname; routes layered

Variations

DrechselDrexell

Nicknames

Drex

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Drexel mean?

Drexel is a German surname — 'a turner; one who works a lathe'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Drexel?

It's said DREK-sul /ˈdrɛk.səl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Drexel a boy or girl name?

Drexel is a boy's name.

How popular is Drexel?

Drexel is a rare name in the U.S.

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