Drexel
DREK-suhl
Popularity
#6920
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
1,433
Peak Year
#29 in 1914
First Recorded
1910
Style
Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
An English surname derived from a place name, possibly meaning 'dweller by the turning stream'.
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Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Anthony Drexel
American banker and philanthropist.
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