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Noel

French
"Christmas"
Pamela Redmond
By Pamela Redmond
Updated Sun May 11 2025

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.

# 434 in the US

Noel Rank in US Top 1000

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Noel Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Popularity of the name Noel

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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

The name 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

International Variations of the name Noel

  • Nollaig
    Irish Gaelic
  • Novelo
    Spanish

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