Viel

French, English, or German surname

"life; swamp"

Viel Origin and Meaning

The name Viel is a boy's name of French origin meaning "life; swamp".

As a surname, Viel is a French and English variation of Vial, ultimately from the Latin word for "life". The German variation is derived from the word vil, meaning "swamp" or "bog".

In the Philippines, Viel is a contraction of Victoria Elizabeth. Viel (born Victoria Eliza) Aquino is a member of the political Aquino family in the Philippines.

Popularity of the name Viel

• 1832 Nameberry 2023