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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Christmas, born at Christmastide
- Origin
- French (from Latin natalis)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- noh-EL
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
noh-ELIPA /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.
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FAQ
What does the name Noel mean?
Christmas, born at Christmastide. (Source: Wiktionary)
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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