Orel

Q: Is Orel a boy or girl name?

Orel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #42314, and as a girl name it ranks #38109.

Q: How popular is the name Orel?

Orel is ranked #42314 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ AWR-uhl ]

Boy Name #42,314 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Orel is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced AWR-uhl.

Parents who love the name Orel often also consider Care, Abrien, Overton .

Popularity Over Time

#42,314

Current Rank

Peaked 1959 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #42,314
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Oren #1380

Middle Name Ideas

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Orel Damian

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Orel Charles

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Orel Bennett

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Orel Diego

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Orel Jayden

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Also a Girl Name

Orel is also used as a girl name, ranked #38109.

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Similar Names

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Frequently Asked Questions About Orel

Is Orel a boy or girl name?

Orel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #42314. As a girl name, it is ranked #38109. Orel is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Orel?

Orel is pronounced AWR-uhl.

How popular is the name Orel?

Orel is currently ranked #42314 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Orel a common or rare name?

Orel is an uncommon name, ranked #42314 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Orel

Orel is a boy name .

Is Orel a boy or girl name? Orel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #42,314 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #38,109. Orel is more commonly used as a girl name.

Orel is currently ranked #42,314 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Orel include Oren . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.