The calf; or from the old French la ville
Lavell is likely a variant of the French surname Lavelle or Level. It may derive from the Old French 'la ville', meaning 'the city', or from the Latin 'vitellus' meaning 'calf'. In the United States, it has evolved into a distinctive given name with a rhythmic, modern feel.
Less common today
Lavell isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,536 in 1992.
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US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).