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Orvel

Quick answerOrvel is a modern English name of uncertain etymology, though it may derive from Old English or be a variant of Orville, which comes from Norman French meaning "gold town" (or "bad town" in some interpretations).

Norman French / Old English · Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#3,874
TrendVintage
Peak year1919
Syllables2
OriginNorman French / Old English
LanguageEnglish
CultureEnglish-speaking
Letters5
Numerology9 Chaldean 5
Global rank#3,874

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Orvel

Orvel is a modern English name of uncertain etymology, though it may derive from Old English or be a variant of Orville, which comes from Norman French meaning "gold town" (or "bad town" in some interpretations).

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Etymology

Orvel is a modern English name of uncertain etymology, though it may derive from Old English or be a variant of Orville, which comes from Norman French meaning "gold town" (or "bad town" in some interpretations). The name has been used primarily in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States during the 20th century, with limited historical prominence or religious significance.

Orvel currently ranks #3,874 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1919.

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