Peale - name meaning and origin

The boy's and girl's name Peale \pe(a)-le\ is of Old English origin. Possibly an occupational name based on a "peal", or a bellringing pattern, hence referring to a bellringer. Also possibly variant of Peel. Painter Charles Willson Peale, Raphaelle Peale, Rembrandt Peale.

Peale has 3 variant forms: Peal, Peall and Pealle.

Baby names that sound like Peale are Beale and Peele.

Peale is a very rare male first name and a popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Peale. Compare Peale with related baby names.