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Powell
BoyMeaning of Powell: Welsh: 'son of Hywel'
Powell is a boy's name most strongly associated with Welsh naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 8164th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#8164
9 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
1,491
First recorded 1883 · peak 1919
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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