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Lavelle
Pronounced luh-VEL /ləˈvɛl/High
Meaning: From an Irish/French surname — variously linked to 'the watch/lookout' and the Irish O Maolfhabhail ('the swan; the migratory one'); routes layeredLow
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
Lavelle comes from an Irish/French surname — variously linked to 'the watch/lookout' (French la veille) and the Irish O Maolfhabhail ('the swan; the migratory one'; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'luh-VEL'; nickname Vell).
In the U.S. it appears in records. Rare, the-lookout-and-the-swan at the root, and modern.
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What does the name Lavelle mean?
Lavelle is an Irish/French surname, variously 'the lookout' and 'the swan'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Lavelle?
It's said luh-VEL /ləˈvɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Lavelle a boy or girl name?
Lavelle is most often a boy's name.
How popular is Lavelle?
Lavelle is a rare name in the U.S.