Boy Names Lists
Boy Names Ending in -el or -ell (that aren't Biblical)
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Russell
French
"redhead, fox-colored"
One of many R- boys' names that started as a nickname for a redhead, Russell had a measure of popularity from the early twentieth century through the 1950s. After a low point in the 2010s, Russell is…
Noel
French
"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…
Lionel
Latin
"young lion"
Lionel is one leonine name that hasn't taken off as cousins Leo and Leonardo have, though it did reenter the Top 1000 in 2010 after several years away; it was at its highest point in the 1920s and…
Marcel
French variation of Marcellus
"little warrior"
Marcel, despite distinguished namesakes including Proust and Duchamp, suffers from a terminal headwaiter image in this country. But along with its sister name Marcella and French variation (and…
Sorrel
Botanical name and French
"reddish brown"
Sorrel is a gentle, amber-hued herbal and autumnal name that's used most often to describe the color of a horse. Sorrell is a variant spelling. Both make excellent names for autumn babies and can be…
Lowell
French
"young wolf"
Lowell is an upstanding and somewhat conservative name that calls to mind the genteel patrician families of nineteenth century New England, such as the one poet Robert Lowell was born into. Two other…
Rudell
English, Swedish
"rye valley; fame wolf"
A surname inspired choice, Rudell may be an English last name, derived from the town of Ryedale, or from the given name Rudolf. A high-end jewellery and watch brand in the UK, it was also borne by…
Estel
Masculine form of Estelle, variation of Etzel, Literature, English, German, Sindarin, "star; little father; hope"
"star; little father; hope"
Estel is unisex name with a number of origins, one being from the name Estelle, meaning "star". Used in the early 19th century in the US, it has since fallen out of style and last appeared in the US…
Carel
Carel is a masculine name with Dutch and Afrikaans origins, serving as a variant of Carl or Karel, ultimately derived from the Germanic name Karl, meaning 'free man' or 'strong man.' Common in the…
Bercel
Hungarian place name or variation of Bertil
"birch in the open wood; bright, famous"
Popular in Hungary, Bercel is likely derived from the Hungarian village of the same name, while other possibilities could be that it's a variation of the Dutch surname, Berkel, or a spelling twist on…
Purcell
Purcell is a masculine name derived from an English and Irish surname with Norman French origins. The surname comes from 'porcel' meaning 'little pig' or 'piglet,' possibly originating as a nickname…
Arwel
Welsh
"prominent"
Arwel is well-known in Wales from figures such as composers Arwel Hughes and Owain Arwel Hughes, and Rugby players Arwel Thomas and Arwel Robson — though not especially popular for baby boys today.…
Sanel
Slavic, Croatian
"healthy"
Sanel is a short and sweet name commonly used in South Slavic countries. It possibly means "healthy" from the Latin sana .
Arundel
French or English
"swallow or valley"
Upper-crusty English surname which may derive from two sources. The first is Old English meaning "horehound valley", the second is Old French meaning "little swallow", which was originally a Norman…
Emiel
Dutch variation of Emil, Latin
"rival"
The Dutch spelling of Emil, a European classic that awaits resurrection in the US. Emiel is a Top 100 name in Belgium.
Kavel
Hindi, Bhojpuri, Dutch
"lotus; lot"
A simple, floral boy name of Hindi origin, that coincides with a Dutch surname meaning "lot". Kavela is a feminine form, while an alternative spelling is Kavele.
Basel
Swiss place name
"king"
The Swiss city of Basel was first Basilia, thought to have been dubbed in honor of the Roman castle of the same name. The castle's name would have derived from Basilius, a Roman personal name from…
Miel
Diminutive of Emiel, Dutch
"rival"
Short form of Emiel that stands on its own in the Dutch Top 100.
Wendell
German, English
"wanderer; to travel, to proceed"
This name has hardly been used since Wendell Willkie ran for president in 1940, and it may not quite be ready for revival yet. Still, clunky grandpa names like Lionel, Douglas, Benedict, Carl, and…
Viorel
Romanian
"violet flower"
A lovely, botanical and V starting name for boys, derived from viorea , the Romanian word for the sweet violet flower. The name is predominantly used in Romania, but also in Moldova and Spain.