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Ladell

Quick answerLadell is a modern American name of uncertain etymology, likely a blend or variation of names like Ladd and Dell, meaning "from the dell" or "dwelling in the valley" with Old English roots.

American · Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#11,695
TrendStable
Peak year1969
Syllables2
OriginAmerican
LanguageEnglish
CultureAfrican American
Letters6
Numerology1 Chaldean 1
Global rank#10,572

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Ladell

Ladell is a modern American name of uncertain etymology, likely a blend or variation of names like Ladd and Dell, meaning "from the dell" or "dwelling in the valley" with Old English roots.

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Etymology

Ladell is a modern American name of uncertain etymology, likely a blend or variation of names like Ladd and Dell, meaning "from the dell" or "dwelling in the valley" with Old English roots. The name is primarily used in African American communities in the United States, emerging as a contemporary creation rather than having established historical or cultural precedent.

Ladell currently ranks #11,695 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1969.

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