The first name Noel

In 2025, 65 boys were named Noel, making it the 593rd most popular boys’ name. It peaked in 2017, with 120 births (#380).

Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Noel with other names.

In 2025, 635 boys born in the United States were named Noel, the 478th most popular boys’ name that year. It was used most in 2014, when 901 were.

US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.

Spelled Noel in Swedish too.

• Noel Gallagher
  British singer and guitarist, born 1967
• Noel Redding
  English rock and roll guitarist (1945–2003)
• Noel Fisher
  Canadian actor, born 1984
• Noel Clarke
  British actor and filmmaker, born 1975
• Noel Neill
  American actress (1920-2016)
• Noel Fielding
  British comedian and actor, born 1973
• Noel Barrionuevo
  Field hockey player, born 1984
• Noel Rosa
  Brazilian singer and musician (1910–1937)
• Noel Harrison
  British Olympic athlete, actor, and singer (1934–2013)
• Noel Gugliemi
  American actor, born 1970
• Noel Streatfeild
  British children's author (1895–1986)
• Noel Madison
  American actor (1897-1975)

• Avery
• Ollie
• Robin
• Rene
• Michel
• Jules
• Dominique
• Palmer
• Sacha
• Blaise
• Bellamy
• Andree
• Clovis
• Clair
• Wallis
• Romaine

All 210 names of French origin

What does the name Noel mean?

* (names): From Noel in the sense of Christmas; given since Middle Ages to children born at Christmastide. * (city in Missouri): Named for brothers Clark Wallace and William Jasper Noel, stockmen and owners of a sawmill. * (community of Nova Scotia, Canada): Named after its…

What is the origin of the name Noel?

* (names): From Noel in the sense of Christmas; given since Middle Ages to children born at Christmastide. * (city in Missouri): Named for brothers Clark Wallace and William Jasper Noel, stockmen and owners of a sawmill. * (community of Nova Scotia, Canada): Named after its most prominent…

How popular is the name Noel?

In 2025, 65 boys born in England and Wales were named Noel, ranking 593rd. Its peak was 2017, with 120 births.

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

Both. Of the 67,380 US babies named Noel since 1880, 23% were girls and 77% boys.

When was Noel most popular?

2014 in the United States, when 901 babies were named Noel, its highest rank at 356th.

How do you pronounce Noel?

Noel is /ˈnəʊ(ə)l/, 2 syllables.

What are other spellings of Noel?

Noël and Noyal.

Is Noel also a surname?

Yes. Noel is used as a surname as well as a first name; its surname page has the origin and how many people carry it.