Boy

Noel

noh-EL

Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Stable

✦ Meaning

“Christmas, French origin from Latin 'natalis' (birth), traditionally given to children born during the Christmas season”

Popularity Over Time

Noel US popularity rank over timeRank 584 in 1900 to rank 266 in 1938. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#266#425#5841900192019401960198020002024

Currently ranked #433 in the United States.

Origin

FrenchLatin

Syllables

2

Style

ClassicVintageTimelessSoft

Famous Bearers

  • Noel Gallagher (musician)
  • Noel Clarke (actor)

Cross-Cultural Notes

Works across French, English, and Spanish cultures

People Also Ask

Christmas, French origin from Latin 'natalis' (birth), traditionally given to children born during the Christmas season

Noel is currently ranked #433 in the United States. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.

Noel works beautifully as a full name and does not lend itself to an obvious short form. Most parents see that as a feature.

Names that pair beautifully with Noel include Beatrix, Cordelia, Jasper, Alistair, Emery.