Drexel

Drexel Meaning & Origin

About Drexel
The name "Drexel" is of German origin and is derived from the Old High German word "trehsil," meaning "three-legged stool." It is a surname that was likely given to someone who made or sold three-legged stools. The name "Drexel" may also be associated with stability, balance, and craftsmanship.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Drexel are male.

Drexel Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 28.57% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRKSL
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D60204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D R EH1 K S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈdrɛksəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRKSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D624

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Drexel in Braille

Here's how to represent Drexel in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Drexel in braille

How to Spell the Name Drexel in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Drexel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Drexel in sign language

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