Happy or blessed
Zell is most often a diminutive of the Hebrew name Selig, meaning happy or blessed. It has also been used as a shortened form of various Germanic names containing the element 'zell', referring to a religious cell or dwelling. In modern contexts, it is a rare, snappy surname-style choice.
Less common today
Zell isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,587 in 2013.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Former US Senator and Governor of Georgia
Energetic martial artist and protagonist ally Β· Final Fantasy VIII