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Lavelle

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Pronounced lah-VEL /lɑˈvɛl/Medium

Meaning: From a surname: French Lavelle (from a place name) and an anglicized Irish Lavelle (O Maol Fhabhail), linked by tradition to 'the swan.' Carried into first-name use; unisex.Low

In 30 seconds: A graceful surname-name: Lavelle is linked by an Irish route to 'the swan' (said 'lah-VEL'). Unisex and elegant.
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Origin LowFrench, Irish
MeaningFrom a surname: French Lavelle (from a place name) and an anglicized Irish Lavelle (O Maol Fhabhail), linked by tradition to 'the swan.' Carried into first-name use; unisex.
U.S. rank (2024)#11664 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1917
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,589

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191719032024

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

Lavelle is a surname turned first name, from a French place name and the anglicized Irish O Maol Fhabhail, linked to 'the swan.' As a given name it is unisex and rare in the U.S.; the exact route is debated, which we note (said 'lah-VEL').

It appears only rarely as a first name, for both girls and boys. Rare, graceful, and unisex.

Did you know? Lavelle began as a surname — French and Irish both — with the Irish line tied by tradition to 'the swan.' Carried into given-name use for boys and girls, it reads elegant and rare, its route debated, which we note (said 'lah-VEL').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Lavelle — French/Irish surname; 'the swan'; unisex

Variations

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Nicknames

LalaVell

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lavelle mean?

Lavelle is a French/Irish surname name, linked by an Irish route to 'the swan.' The exact route is debated, which we note.

How do you pronounce Lavelle?

It's said lah-VEL /lɑˈvɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Lavelle a boy or girl name?

Lavelle is used for both girls and boys — it's unisex, which we note.

How popular is Lavelle?

Lavelle is a rare name in the U.S.

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