Drexel

German
"to turn"

Drexel Origin and Meaning

The name Drexel is a boy's name of German origin meaning "to turn".

Drexel is an occupational surname but the original meaning of what a person who "turned" for a living actually did is unclear: It may mean turning the soil or making hay or spinning cloth or creating decorative objects. With the rise of the similar-sounding Dexter, Drexel might catch on.

Drexel Popularity

Famous People Named Drexel

  • Drexel Wellington Gomez
    Bahamian Anglican cleric; Archbishop of the West Indies
  • Anthony Joseph Drexel Biddle Sr.
    American Marine, socialite, athlete, writer
  • Anthony Joseph Drexel Biddle Jr.
    US diplomat
  • Anthony Drexel Duke
    American educator
  • Saint Katharine Drexel
    religious dedicated to the minorities, particularly African, and Native Americans

Drexel in Pop Culture

  • Farley "Fudge" Drexel
    character created by Judy Blume ("Tales of a Fourth,Grade Nothing", "Superfudge")
  • Drexel University in Philadelphia
    PA
  • Emily Drexel Lela Kaldwin
    character in the Dishonored video game series