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Lethel

Quick answerLethel is a rare variant or anglicization of names like Lethe (from Greek mythology) or Lethal, though it lacks a clear established etymology; if derived from Lethe, it references the river of forgetfulness in Greek mythology.

Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#4,095
TrendVintage
Peak year1931
Syllables2
Origin
Letters6
Numerology8 Chaldean 7
Global rank#4,095

Popularity over time

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

About the name Lethel

Lethel is a rare variant or anglicization of names like Lethe (from Greek mythology) or Lethal, though it lacks a clear established etymology; if derived from Lethe, it references the river of forgetfulness in Greek mythology.

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Etymology

Lethel is a rare variant or anglicization of names like Lethe (from Greek mythology) or Lethal, though it lacks a clear established etymology; if derived from Lethe, it references the river of forgetfulness in Greek mythology. The name has minimal documented historical usage and does not have strong ties to any particular culture, religion, or tradition.

Lethel currently ranks #4,095 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1931.

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