Narvel
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Narvel
Narvel is a modern English name derived from the word "marvel," meaning something wonderful or astonishing, with roots in Old French "merveille." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in African American communities in the United States, with no significant historical or religious tradition tied to it.
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Etymology
Narvel is a modern English name derived from the word "marvel," meaning something wonderful or astonishing, with roots in Old French "merveille." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in African American communities in the United States, with no significant historical or religious tradition tied to it.
Narvel currently ranks #3,904 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1927.
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