Noel

At a Glance: Name: Noel – Meaning: Christmas, born at Christmastide – Origin: French (from Latin natalis) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: noh-EL

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Noel is a French name from the Latin natalis, meaning "Christmas" or "born at Christmastide." It's pronounced noh-EL, and it has a classic, romantic, storybook feel that suits a boy born in the holiday season or one whose parents simply love the warmth of it.

Meaning & Origin of Noel

Meaning: Christmas, born at Christmastide.

Origin: French (from Latin natalis).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Noel

Phonetic: noh-EL   IPA: /noʊˈɛl/

Popularity of Noel

Noel ranked #434 in 2024, with 728 boys given the name that year. Its high point in the U.S. Social Security records was #267 in 1938, when 425 babies were named Noel.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Noel mean?

Christmas, born at Christmastide. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Noel)

How do you pronounce Noel?

Noel is pronounced noh-EL (IPA: /noʊˈɛl/).

Is Noel a popular name right now?

Noel peaked at #267 in 1938 and is ranked #434 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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