Arvel
Pronunciation: [ ahrv-EHL ]
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Arvel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 400 babies have been named Arvel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Arvel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #30,142 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #30,142
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Arvel
Arvel is a boy name .
Arvel is currently ranked #30,142 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Arvel include Arv, Ary, Arie, and Arvkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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