Woad hill or valley of the wealthy
Derived from an English surname, it originally referred to a location in Bedfordshire where woad, a blue dye plant, was grown. It may also stem from Germanic roots meaning 'wealthy' or 'prosperous.' The name saw moderate popularity in the early 20th century before becoming a rare choice today.
About 23 boys were named Odell in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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