Of the; from the valley
Del is primarily a short form of names beginning with the prefix, such as Delbert or Delano, or a topographic name derived from the French 'de la'. It is often associated with the English word 'dell', referring to a small, secluded valley.
Less common today
Del isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,554 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American rock and roll singer-songwriter known for the hit 'Runaway'
Longtime NBA coach and executive
The charismatic protagonist Derek Trotter · Only Fools and Horses
American rapper and co-founder of Hieroglyphics
All-Star Major League Baseball outfielder
