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.

Popularity of the name Drexel

• 1952 Nameberry 2025

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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

The name 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