NAME PROFILE
Lydell
Derived from the Old French meaning 'stony settlement' or 'mill town,' this name conveys a sense of enduring strength and creative depth. It belongs to an individual with a poetic soul and a resilient spirit, suggesting someone who is both a deep thinker and a bold explorer of the world.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,921 |
| Gender | Male (14% / 86%) |
| Peak year | 1978 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1958 |
| Most recent | 2011 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | French, Scottish, English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
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Top States
NY — 53%IL — 21%CA — 15%TX — 6%NM — 6%
Notable People
Herman Melville (Author, Moby-Dick) · Melville Dewey (Librarian, Dewey Decimal System) · Jean-Pierre Melville (Director, Le Samouraï) · Melville Fuller (Jurist, Chief Justice of the United States) · Melville Cooper (Actor, Pride and Prejudice)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MelMelvyVille
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