Teal

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Teal Pronunciation

Teal is pronounced TEEL /ˈtil/High

Meaning: From the English word teal, 'a blue-green color' (named for the teal duck, a small freshwater duck) — a word/color-name; used for both sexes; here for boys; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: A blue-green color; a small duck: Teal is an English word-name. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys).

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MeaningFrom the English word teal, 'a blue-green color' (named for the teal duck, a small freshwater duck) — a word/color-name; used for both sexes; here for boys; we note the word-name

U.S. rank (2024)#7662 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 289

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Teal comes from the English word teal, 'a blue-green color' (named for the teal duck, a small freshwater duck; a word/color-name; we note the word-name). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'TEEL').

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, a-blue-green-color at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Teal is 'a blue-green color', named for the teal duck (a small freshwater duck) — a crisp, modern color/word-name, used for both sexes (here for boys; we note the word-name; said 'TEEL').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Teal — word-name; unisex

Variations

TealeTeel

Themes & Styles

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Teal?

Teal is pronounced TEEL (/ˈtil/). Press play above to hear Teal said aloud.

How do you say Teal?

Teal is said TEEL (/ˈtil/). Press play above to hear Teal said aloud.

What does the name Teal mean?

Teal is an English word-name — 'a blue-green color' (named for the teal duck); used for both sexes; here for a boy. We note the word-name.

Is Teal a boy or girl name?

Teal is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Teal?

Teal is a rare name in the U.S.