Del
- Pronunciation
- [Del]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Surname Prefix Meaning Of The. Also Used As An Independent Name And An Abbreviation Of Names Beginning With Del-.
- Origin
- French
Del Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 4,289 baby boys have been named Del. The name peaked in 1958 with 143 US births that year (rank #644). In 2024, ranked #6903 nationally — 6,259 places below its 1958 peak.
Top States for Del
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Del births are: California (442), Washington (127), Texas (106).
Other French-Origin Names Like Del
If you like Del's French origin, consider these related names: Abelia, Abella, Acel, Aceline, Adalene. Browse all French names →
3-Letter Names Starting with D
Names with Del's exact length and starting letter: Dae, Dai, Dal, Dan, Dao.
Quick Facts About Del
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Compare Del to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Del against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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