Gender: Unisex
Origin: French
Meaning: Christmas, Born on Christmas Day
Pronunciation: noh-el, /noʊˈɛl/, N OW EH L
Popularity Rank: #1,485
Noel is derived from the French word 'noël' which means 'Christmas'. It is often given to children born around the holiday season.
The name Noel is of French origin and means Christmas, Born on Christmas Day. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Noel is commonly found in United States of America, Ireland, France, and 92 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: noh-el
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /noʊˈɛl/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: N OW EH L
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Noel is recorded 44,860 times globally, ranking it as the 1,485th most common name worldwide.
Noel is most prevalent in United States of America, with 9,557 occurrences, making it the 587th most popular name in the country.
In Ireland, the name Noel is found among 1 in every 23 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #587 | 1 : 189 |
| Ireland | #64 | 1 : 23 |
| France | #754 | 1 : 337 |
| Mexico | #644 | 1 : 329 |
| Saudi Arabia | #1,253 | 1 : 1,160 |
| United Kingdom | #635 | 1 : 238 |
| South Africa | #1,178 | 1 : 1,283 |
| Spain | #918 | 1 : 507 |
| Philippines | #50 | 1 : 253 |
| Colombia | #1,711 | 1 : 1,379 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Noel from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 12, 2024 10:13 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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