Odell

Odell is primarily a boy's name but is also used for girls. The name has its roots in the Old English language.

What does the name Odell mean?

Odell is primarily used as a boy's name but is also common for girls. Its meaning can be translated as 'the hill of the blue plant.' The name originates from a geographical name and is composed of the Old English words wad or woad, which refer to 'the name of a plant that provides a blue dye,' and hyll, meaning 'the hill.'

Where does the name Odell come from?

The name Odell is both a male and female first name and comes from Old English with the meaning 'the hill of the blue plant.'

How do you pronounce Odell?

The pronunciation of Odell is two syllables and has an Anglophone character. The name is pronounced as 'O-dell' [oˈdɛl] or [ˈoʊdɛl], with a harmonious beginning and a clear, bright ending syllable. The emphasis is usually on the second syllable. The double 'l' gives the name a soft, flowing sound. Odell appears stylish and modern, radiating a calm, cultured note that feels international.

Popularity

In Germany, Odell is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,453rd on the list of the most common male first names. In the last ten years, Odell has been chosen as a first name fewer than ten times, placing it 9,638th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 10,904th. Global popularity and occurrences of Odell can also be considered.

Nicknames & pet names

Delle / Ella / Odd / Oddie

Famous people

• Odell Beckham Jr. (football player)