What does the name Noel mean?

The name Noel means "Christmas".

What is the origin of the name Noel?

Noel is a name of French origin.

In 2023, 728 babies were named Noel in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Noel is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 728 →

All-Time Total: 50,904

Peak Year: 2014

Noel is derived from the Latin word "natalis," meaning "birth." It is often associated with the Christmas season due to its meaning.

Boy names closely related to Noel

Leonardo Rafael Angel Lionel Gael Mateo Sebastian Alexis

Girl names closely related to Noel

Iliana Cataleya Jazmin Giselle Daniela Camila Angela Karla

Names with similar meaning to Noel

Noelia Noelle Nohely

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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