Gender: Female
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Which man is like God?
Pronunciation: SH EH L
Popularity Rank: #17,975
The name Shell is of Hebrew origin and means Which man is like God?. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Shell is commonly found in United Kingdom, United States of America, Ireland, and 66 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: SH EH L
SH: Pronounce as in "she" (SH 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 Shell is recorded 2,378 times globally, ranking it as the 17,975th most common name worldwide.
Shell is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 1,070 occurrences, making it the 1,097th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Shell is found among 1 in every 512 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #1,097 | 1 : 512 |
| United States of America | #4,456 | 1 : 3,066 |
| Ireland | #1,372 | 1 : 1,106 |
| Canada | #6,074 | 1 : 6,415 |
| Malaysia | #19,089 | 1 : 43,274 |
| Mexico | #13,757 | 1 : 22,520 |
| Hong Kong | #7,876 | 1 : 14,142 |
| China | #1,981 | 1 : 5,202 |
| South Africa | #28,995 | 1 : 83,746 |
| Brazil | #14,410 | 1 : 30,063 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Shell from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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