Boy Names Lists
Boy Names Ending in -el or -ell (that aren't Biblical)
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Fidel
Latin
"faithful"
The association with the Cuban leader Castro is still strong, but he's by no means the only Fidel. This name was in the Top 1000 for over 80 years, from 1919 to 2005. From the late Latin name…
Edel
German
"noble"
Rarely used independently, it's more often the start of a multisyllabic German mouthful.
Denzel
Cornish
"from the high stronghold"
This old Cornish name took on a whole new identity via Denzel Washington, who has inspired several thousand namesakes. The actor was named after his father, who was named for a Dr. Denzel, who…
Cornel
Romanian, variation of Cornelius; tree name
People are likely to want to put that second - Cornell University inspired - L on the end of this name, when in fact it has a completely different etymology. This name is very popular in Romania…
Kornel
Polish variation of Cornelius, Latin
"horn"
Cornell, without the Ivy League prestige. Kornel is a Top 100 name in Poland and Hungary.
Cael
Irish
"slender"
Cael is the name of the angel of the zodiac sign of Cancer and also of a warrior of Irish mythology. Its ascendance to the Top 1000 over the past decade probably has to do with its similarity to Cale…
Bramwell
English
"well where the gorse grows; bramble well"
An unexpected route to nicknames Bram or Wells, this English surname derives from a historical hamlet in England, whose exact location has been lost to time. It comes from the Old English word for…
Branwell
English
"well where the gorse grows; bramble well; raven's well"
Best associated with painter and writer Branwell Brontë, the only brother among his more famous, literary sisters, Branwell has the vibes of rugged, lonely, windy moors and brooding heroes. Possibly…
Bazel
Slavic variation of Basil
"regal"
Gives a good boy name a bad boy feel.
Kiell
Variation of Kyle, Scottish
"narrow spit of land"
This variation of the popular Kyle places the stress on the second syllable as opposed to the first, which may appeal to parents who want a twist on a 90s favorite. A notable bearer is actor Kiell…
Oakwell
English suurname or combination name
"oaks by the spring"
Oakwell is an English name, most often used as a surname. An alternative to the popular Oakley with a hint of cool Wells and classic Maxwell.
Rydell
Swedish
"of the woodland clearing"
This fashionable-sounding surname is surprisingly rare, considering its proximity to popular Ryder. Musical fans will recognise it as the fictional high school setting for Grease .
Hallkell
Old Swedish
"stone helmet"
Airell
English or Irish
"nobleman"
There isn't much information out there about this vanishingly rare name, but its posited meaning of "nobleman" suggests that it may derive from the same Old English route as the word Earl, eorl . It…
Kentrell
Kentrell appears to be a modern given name whose origins are not clearly documented in traditional naming resources. The name may have emerged as a creative combination of the prefix 'Ken-' (found in…
Austell
Cornish place and saint's name
This Cornish place name comes from the name of a Breton saint who came to Cornwall. It could be an interesting alternative to Austin. The spelling has also been recorded as Austol.
Orwell
English surname
"the branch of the river"
Most closely associated with famed English novelist George Orwell (whose real name was Eric Arthur Blair), this English surname is now occasionally sported as a literary first name. Given its…
Udell
English
"yew-tree valley"
A secret nature name for boys.
Deverell
English surname via French
"from Evreux"
A distinguished surname name deriving from the town of Evreux in Normandy.
Darnell
English
"the hidden spot"
Like so many names starting with Dar- (e.g. Darcy, Darius, and Darbey) this name feels so suave and aristocratic. British musician Darnell Bristol went by nickname Dee.