Belle

Meaning of Belle

Belle simply means "beautiful". It's a word that describes someone pleasing to look at.

Belle has French roots — browse every French baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Belle

After ranking as high as #807 in 2017, Belle has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Belle

• Belle Delphine
  Internet personality, model
• Belle Brockhoff
  Australian snowboarder
• Belle Mariano
  Filipina actress
• Belle Shafir
  Israeli computer scientist
• Belle Boyd
  Confederate spy

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Questions about the name Belle

What does the name Belle mean?

Belle means belle simply means "beautiful". it's a word that describes someone pleasing to look at, and it comes from French origins.

Is Belle a boy's or a girl's name?

Belle is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Belle?

Belle did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Belle most popular?

Belle peaked at #807 in 2017.