Almond
Derived from the Germanic and Yiddish word for almond. It likely originated as an occupational surname for a grower or seller of almonds, or a topographic name for someone living near an almond tree.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Mandel in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
NFL wide receiver
Birth name of actor Mandy Patinkin
