Arel
Pronunciation: [ ahr-EHL ]
Arel is a boy baby name. Ranked #6,744 in the US.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Arel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 268 babies have been named Arel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Arel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #6,744 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #6,744
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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Arel is also used as a girl name, ranked #31792.
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About the Name Arel
Arel is a boy name .
Is Arel a boy or girl name? Arel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #6,744 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #31,792. Arel is more commonly used as a boy name.
Arel is currently ranked #6,744 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Arel include Ares, Aren . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis