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Ozell

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Ozell

Pronounced oh-ZEL /oʊˈzɛl/Medium

Meaning: A surname-derived given name in the Ozell/Ozella family, most familiar in the American South; its deeper etymology is not well documented. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A vintage surname-name: Ozell has Southern roots (said 'oh-ZEL'). Routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningA surname-derived given name in the Ozell/Ozella family, most familiar in the American South; its deeper etymology is not well documented. Routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2020)#11633 ↗ Rising
2020 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1937
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,720

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 193719092020

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

Ozell is a surname-derived name of the American South (Ozell/Ozella). Its deeper etymology is uncertain, which we note — rare in the U.S. (said 'oh-ZEL').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, vintage, and Southern.

Did you know? Ozell is a surname-name of the Ozell/Ozella family, most familiar in the American South, with a route that is not well documented, which we note (said 'oh-ZEL').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Ozell — surname-name; Ozell/Ozella; routes uncertain

Variations

OzelleOzellaOzel

Nicknames

OzZell

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ozell mean?

Ozell is a surname-derived name of the Ozell/Ozella family, most familiar in the American South; its deeper etymology is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Ozell?

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

Is Ozell a boy or girl name?

Ozell is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Ozell?

Ozell is rare in the U.S.

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