The name Drexel is a girl's name meaning "to turn".

A trendy sounding occupation surname, Drexel referred to someone who "turned", whether that be turning soil, clay, or cloth. 

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The name Drexel peaked for girls at #3766 in 1914. Drexel is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

The name Drexel is a boy's name of German origin meaning "to turn".

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Drexel is an occupational surname but the original meaning of what a person who "turned" for a living actually did is unclear: It may mean turning the soil or making hay or spinning cloth or creating decorative objects.  With the rise of the similar-sounding Dexter, Drexel might catch on.

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The name Drexel peaked for boys at #1197 in 1914. Drexel is occasionally used for girls in 1943.

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