Sorel
Old French · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Sorel
Sorel derives from the Old French word "sorel," meaning "reddish-brown" or "sorrel" (the plant), likely stemming from the Latin root "sorex" meaning "reddish." The name is primarily used in French-speaking cultures and has historical usage among European nobility, with notable bearers including members of French aristocratic families.
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Etymology
Sorel derives from the Old French word "sorel," meaning "reddish-brown" or "sorrel" (the plant), likely stemming from the Latin root "sorex" meaning "reddish." The name is primarily used in French-speaking cultures and has historical usage among European nobility, with notable bearers including members of French aristocratic families.
Sorel currently ranks #2,761 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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