All about the name
Lavell
Male
« Lavell is a rare American male given name created by author Frank Yerby for his 1946 novel "The Foxes of Harrow". It is derived from the Irish estate "Lavelles", which was associated with the Lavelle twins in the story, but has no specific meaning or symbolism. »
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Meaning, origin, history
Lavell is an uncommon male given name of American origin. It is believed to have been coined by the author Frank Yerby for his novel "The Foxes of Harrow" published in 1946. The protagonist of this novel, Lavelle twins, were named after their father's estate in Ireland called "Lavelles."
There is no specific meaning or symbolism associated with the name Lavell as it was created by Yerby for his fictional characters. However, some people believe that the name has Irish origins due to its association with the estate in Ireland mentioned above.
Despite being relatively unknown compared to other names, Lavell has been occasionally used as a given name in the United States and other English-speaking countries since its appearance in literature. It is considered an attractive and unique name choice for parents looking for something different for their child.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Lavell since 1880
Total births
2,934
Total since 1880
Peak year
1985
58 births
in 2023
17
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
-15%
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vs previous 5 years