Noel

Meaning of Noel

Noel means "Christmas." It refers to the birth of Jesus Christ and is often given to babies born around Christmas time.

Noel has French, Latin roots — browse every French, Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Noel

Noel has cooled off, slipping to #478 in 2025, down from a peak of #356 in 2014.

Notable people named Noel

• Noel Gallagher
  English musician, Oasis songwriter
• Noel Fielding
  English comedian and actor
• Noel Clarke
  British actor and screenwriter
• Noel Redding
  English rock musician, bassist
• Noel Coward
  English playwright, composer, actor

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Questions about the name Noel

What does the name Noel mean?

Noel means noel means "christmas." it refers to the birth of jesus christ and is often given to babies born around christmas time, and it comes from French, Latin origins.

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

Noel is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Noel?

In 2025, Noel ranked #478 for boys, down from #433 the year before.

When was Noel most popular?

Noel peaked at #356 in 2014.