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Zelle

♂ Boy

Pronounced ZEL /ˈzɛl/Medium

Meaning: A modern short coined name; it matches a German surname Zelle ('cell; small room') and reads as a crisp one-beat pick. As a given name its exact route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp one-beat coinage: Zelle (said 'ZEL'). Also a German surname; routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningA modern short coined name; it matches a German surname Zelle ('cell; small room') and reads as a crisp one-beat pick. As a given name its exact route is uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12283
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 6

History & Origin

Zelle is a short, modern coined given name; it coincides with a German surname, Zelle, 'cell; small room'. As a first name its exact route is uncertain, which we note. It reaches the U.S. as a sleek, minimal pick (said 'ZEL').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, minimal, and modern.

Did you know? Zelle is a short, modern given name that also matches a German surname ('cell; small room') — a crisp one-beat pick whose route as a first name is uncertain, which we note (said 'ZEL').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Zelle — Modern short coinage; also a German surname; routes uncertain

Variations

ZellZele

Nicknames

ZelZ

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zelle mean?

Zelle is a short modern coinage that also matches a German surname ('cell; small room'); as a given name the routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Zelle?

It's said ZEL /ˈzɛl/ — one syllable.

Is Zelle a boy or girl name?

Zelle is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Zelle?

Zelle is a rare, modern name in the U.S.

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