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Origin: British

Meaning: By the palisade

Peele is a gender-neutral name of English origin that once referred to a person who lived “by the palisade.” Although the name Peele originated from Yorkshire, England, its popularity has spread from the UK to the rest of the world, with Peeles now present in places like the US and Australia. Film and TV fans will also love Peele for its Hollywood feel. American actor and director Jordan Peele rose to fame for his Key & Peele comedy sketches and later became a horror household name for his work on Get Out, Us, and Nope.