Odell

♂ Boy

Pronounced oh-DEL /oʊˈdɛl/High

Meaning: From an English place-name/surname — Old English wad-hyll, 'woad hill' (where the dye-plant woad grew)Medium

In 30 seconds: Sleek and storied: Odell is the English 'woad hill'. Smooth, soulful, and cool (NFL star Odell Beckham Jr.).

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Origin MediumEnglish

MeaningFrom an English place-name/surname — Old English wad-hyll, 'woad hill' (where the dye-plant woad grew)

U.S. rank (2025)#4495 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births23 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1922

Total births (all-time)≈ 14,883

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

Odell comes from an English place-name and surname — Old English wad-hyll, 'woad hill' (a hill where the dye-plant woad grew). A sleek, soulful surname-name (Odell Beckham Jr.).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, woad-hill at the root, and soulful.

Did you know? Odell means 'woad hill' (Old English, where the blue dye-plant woad grew) — NFL star Odell Beckham Jr. made the smooth surname-name famous.

Overall data confidence 70%

Behind the Name — Odell — root etymology

Variations

OdelO'Dell

Nicknames

Dell

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Odell mean?

Odell is English for 'woad hill' (a hill where woad grew).

How do you pronounce Odell?

It's said oh-DEL /oʊˈdɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Odell a boy or girl name?

Odell is a boy's name.

How popular is Odell?

Odell is a rare name in the U.S.