Revel Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

About Revel

Revel is a joyous word name that may appeal to parents wanting a non-traditional Biblical choice or simply a name that expresses how they feel.

Pronounced REV-el.

As of October 2026, Revel ranked #7073 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #4737 in 1933.

Editor's take: The name Revel is a girl's name of English origin meaning "rejoice".

US popularity — history

US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025

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These 20 names were selected by our users looking for other names like Revel.

Surname
originally a medieval nickname, derived from Middle English revel 'festivity, tumult' and applied to someone who was full of noisy enthusiasm and energy
Revel
friend to the Walsinghams in 'Kipps' (1905) by H. G. Wells

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