Noel

French
"Christmas"

Noel Origin and Meaning

The name Noel is a boy's name of French origin meaning "Christmas".

Noel is British, fey, and sophisticated, connoting wit and creativity, much like namesake Noel Coward. Noel has also been a character on Felicity and Pretty Little Liars. Thanks to their association with Christmas, Noel and Noelle make ideal names for December babies and names for Christmas babies.

# 451 in the US

Noel Rank in US Top 1000

# 739 on Nameberry

Noel Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Noel Popularity

Famous People Named Noel

  • Noel Gallagher
    lead singer of Oasis
  • Noel Anthony Clarke
    English actor, director and screenwriter
  • Noel Coward
    playwright and musician
  • Noel Edmonds
    TV presenter
  • Noel Fielding
    British comedian
  • Noel Fisher
    Canadian actor
  • Noel Harrison
    British actor and son of Rex Harrison
  • Douglas Noel Adams
    British novelist
  • Noel Fitzpatrick
    Irish vet
  • Noel Miller
    Youtuber

Noel in Pop Culture

  • Noel Crane
    a main character on "Felicity"
  • Noel Kahn
    character in "Pretty Little Liars"
  • Papai Noel
    Santa Claus' name in some Latin America countries