Mandell is an uncommon given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God has mercy." It is a variant spelling of Mandel, which itself is derived from the German word 'mandel,' meaning almond. This name is more often found as a surname than a first name, and its usage as a given name is quite rare. There are no significant historical figures or famous individuals associated with this name, making it unique and distinctive in popular culture.
The name Mandell experienced periods of popularity with peaks in the late 1970s and early 1990s, but overall it has seen a steady decline in usage over time.