Gender: Male
Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Surname Related to Paul, Small, Son of Howell
Pronunciation: P AA W EH L
Popularity Rank: #82,151
The name Powell is of Welsh origin and means Surname Related to Paul, Small, Son of Howell. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Powell is commonly found in United States of America, Nigeria, South Africa, and 35 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: P AA W EH L
P: Pronounce as in "pig" (P IH G)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
W: Pronounce as in "we" (W IY)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Powell is recorded 309 times globally, ranking it as the 82,151th most common name worldwide.
Powell is most prevalent in United States of America, with 86 occurrences, making it the 18,936th most popular name in the country.
In Nigeria, the name Powell is found among 1 in every 17571 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #18,936 | 1 : 21,036 |
| Nigeria | #8,760 | 1 : 17,571 |
| South Africa | #33,752 | 1 : 101,951 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Powell from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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