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Sentell

♂ Boy

Pronounced sen-TEL /sɛnˈtɛl/Medium

Meaning: Sentell is an English surname taken up as a first name. Its exact origin is uncertain, likely an old locational or occupational family name; used as a given name it carries that surname-style dignity rather than a documented personal meaning.Low

In 30 seconds: Sentell is an English surname used as a first name, of uncertain origin (said sen-TEL). It saw scattered use, peaking in the late nineteen-seventies.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningSentell is an English surname taken up as a first name. Its exact origin is uncertain, likely an old locational or occupational family name; used as a given name it carries that surname-style dignity rather than a documented personal meaning.
U.S. rank (2019)#11906 ↘ Falling
2019 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1979
Total births (all-time)≈ 39

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197919792019

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

Sentell is an English surname adopted as a given name. Like many such family names its precise root is uncertain, probably an older place or occupational name, and its appeal as a first name lies in a solid, surname-style character. Sentell appeared only lightly in American records, with a small peak in the late nineteen-seventies and scattered later use.

Sentell was never a common given name. It appeared in United States records only in small numbers, reaching its peak in the late nineteen-seventies.

Did you know? Sentell is a transferred surname, chosen as a first name for its crisp, distinguished sound.
Overall data confidence 30%
References - Sentell — English surname-name; origin uncertain

Variations

SentelleSantellSentel

Nicknames

SenTell

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sentell mean?

It is an English surname used as a given name, of uncertain origin.

How do you pronounce Sentell?

It is said sen-TEL /sɛnˈtɛl/, two syllables.

Is Sentell a boy or girl name?

Sentell is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Sentell?

It has always been rare in the United States, reaching its small peak in the late nineteen-seventies.

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