Noel - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Noel \noel\ is pronounced NOH-el. It is of French origin, and its meaning is "Christmas". Used since the Middle Ages. Playwright and actor Noel Coward.

Noel has 5 variant forms: Nata, Natal, Natale, Nowel and Nowell.

For more information, see also the related name Christmas.

Baby names that sound like Noel are Neel, Niel and Noll.

Noel is a popular male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Noel. Click here to compare Noel with related baby names.