Holding steady.
Popularity of Duell since 1917
Babies named Duell per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 |
| 1920s | 24 |
| 1930s | 20 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 14 |
| 1990s | 35 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Duell is a rare given name with an uncertain etymology, likely originating as a surname. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1917, but it has never entered the top 1000. Its peak year of usage was 1989, and the name has remained stable in occurrence since then, with only a handful of babies given the name each year. While its meaning is unknown, Duell's rarity gives it a distinctive, old-fashioned feel, reminiscent of other early 20th-century names that have fallen out of common use.
The name Duell is believed to be a transferred use of the English surname Duell or Duel, which may have originated as a variant of Dewell or as a nickname from the word 'duel,' though the exact derivation is uncertain. It has been used as a given name in the United States since the early 20th century, with rare but consistent usage.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Duel
Sibling names for Duell
Names that share Duell's style, for a brother or sister.
